Parliamentary Activity - Bridget Phillipson

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Investment in high needs places

Department for Education

Written Ministerial Statements

A great school experience is one that is academically challenging, rich in opportunity and built on strong relationships. That requires an inclusive school system in every part of the country:...

Poverty: Children

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson received a response to a question they put to the government

Tackling child poverty is a moral mission for this Government. Your background should not determine what you can go onto achieve in life Our recently published landmark Child Poverty Strategy...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I am happy to discuss that further with my hon. Friend. We are committed to reviewing childcare support and making sure that it is accessible and simple for families. PhD students are not...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

We are implementing all the recommendations of the Cass review. Those included establishing a clinical trial, through the PATHWAYS—Puberty Suppression and Transitional Healthcare with...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

No one should face racist abuse or violence in any workplace, and that includes the NHS. As we have also seen with the Sandie Peggie case, coming to decisions on these cases in a timely manner is...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I do agree. It takes enormous courage to come forward, as women in rural communities often experience additional barriers. I commend my hon. Friend for his fundraising efforts. We are investing...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I do recognise that challenge. That is why in developing our violence against women and girls strategy we heard from victims in rural areas to understand what more is needed to ensure that they...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

This Government are reinforcing our commitment to championing the rights of disabled people. This month we celebrate Disability History Month, and we marked the International Day of Persons with...

Transgender People: Safe Spaces

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I have said many times in this House, I welcome the clarity of the Supreme Court ruling, and providers should follow it. The EHRC has given me a draft code of practice. We are working through...

Transgender People: Safe Spaces

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I am deeply sorry to hear about my hon. Friend’s constituents. On the wider issue she raises, it is of course vital that everyone, including trans people, can live free from harassment and...

Transgender People: Safe Spaces

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

It is important that everyone, including trans people, can access services that meet their needs, and I take that seriously. We are absolutely committed to upholding the protections in the...

“Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I have long campaigned for and supported women’s rights when it comes to the ability of women to meet together to discuss the issues that matter to them, and also to have safe spaces for...

“Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Lady raises an important issue, and we are doing lots of work across Government to make sure we have better outcomes for care-experienced young people, who are sadly more likely than...

“Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

I am grateful to my hon. Friend, who has long campaigned on these issues. The central driving mission of this Labour Government is to ensure that background is no barrier to success. That is why...

“Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission

Women and Equalities

Bridget Phillipson made a speech in the House of Commons

Background should never be a barrier to getting on. That is why we are expanding Best Start family hubs, rolling out free breakfast clubs, expanding childcare and delivering on our moral mission...

Child Poverty Strategy

Commons debates

Yes, we will address the short-term challenges we face, but we will also address the long-term structural challenges that have led us into the situation where so many children see their life...

Child Poverty Strategy

Commons debates

Yes. We know that a stay in temporary accommodation is linked to worse outcomes for children’s health, education and futures. We will introduce a temporary accommodation notification system...

Child Poverty Strategy

Commons debates

Yes, I give my hon. Friend that commitment. In paying tribute to the amazing people who volunteer in our food banks, community groups, churches and community organisations right across the...

Child Poverty Strategy

Commons debates

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for all that he has done over many years to champion children’s life chances and to tackle child poverty. No child should suffer the consequences or the...

Child Poverty Strategy

Commons debates

We have worked with Governments rights across the UK in the development of the strategy, but my hon. Friend is right to highlight the shocking and appalling legacy of years of SNP failure. That...