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 are the latest publicly reported items about Bridget Phillipson:
- Reports in April 2026 covered ongoing political coverage around Labour figures, with Bridget Phillipson featured in discussions about education and regional policy, as part of broader party coverage.[1]
- In September 2025, Phillipson publicly described experiences of sexist briefings and discussed her bid for Labour deputy leadership, indicating ongoing leadership race dynamics within the party.[2]
- A late-September 2025 ITV piece highlighted Phillipson in the final stages of the deputy leadership contest, noting her emphasis on uniting the party and delivering regional priorities.[3]
- Coverage in September 2025 by Express and ITV sources echoed the theme of addressing leadership challenges and confronting hostile press narratives, with Phillipson framing herself as independent-minded and determined.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull specific quotes or summarize key positions she’s articulated in the deputy leadership context, or compile a brief timeline of her public statements from 2024–2025.