Bridget Phillipson

"Phillipson defends the 20% VAT on private school fees by citing admissions data showing no mass exodus to state schools, framing the policy as rebalancing education toward the 94% in state schools."

"Every child deserves the chance to succeed and should not be held back by poverty."

"Proposed changes to special educational needs (SEN) provision will reduce eligibility for Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans while shifting more responsibility for teaching SEN pupils to schools to manage escalating costs."

"The racism allegations against a councillor are an example of the racism and division that Reform UK brought to politics."

"Argued that while the government has not yet 'delivered' promised change, party unity should be prioritized over a leadership contest."

"The Education Secretary says the government is open-minded about the shape of UK social media restrictions for children."

"Education Secretary calls for a national mission to ensure Britain's children are school-ready, framing readiness as a child/family outcome rather than a systemic responsibility."

"Education is the path to national renewal, requiring collective effort from parents, schools, government, and communities."