Crisis for Keir Starmer as Labour minister erupts at 'sexist' No. 10
The Labour politician, who is standing to become Labour's deputy leader, talks about sexist comments and warns "we've got to get better at working together"
www.express.co.ukHere’s the latest I could gather based on public reporting up to April 2026.
- Bridget Phillipson has remained a prominent figure in UK politics as Education Secretary and a Labour MP for Houghton and Sunderland South. Several outlets in 2025 highlighted her role and commentary on education policy, as well as scrutiny around media briefings and leadership discussions within Labour.[3][4][9]
- In 2025, she was discussed as a leading candidate in Labour’s deputy leadership race, with coverage noting she faced questions about sexism in briefings and her relationship with Downing Street during the leadership contests.[4][3]
- Coverage through 2025 also touched on her stance on education reforms, employment rights bills, and public statements at Labour events and conferences, with various outlets reporting on her policy positions and media interactions.[2][9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest articles from specific outlets (e.g., BBC, Guardian, ITV) and summarize any immediate developments, or provide a quick timeline of her key public statements and positions. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Bridget Phillipson coverage and deputy leadership context[3]
- Labour leadership and sexism briefings reporting[3]
- Education policy and employment rights mentions[9][2]