The Rest Is Politics: Leading 80. Bridget Phillipson: Can we save Britain's schools?
Jun 16, 2024
Shadow Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson discusses the class system in the UK, the State's role in redistributing wealth, and the impact of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership on Red Wall voters. They also talk about taxation on private school fees, prioritizing education in government policy, the effectiveness of the Shure Start program, election campaign dynamics, the rise of the far right, and education reforms.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Life, Politics, and Vision: A Labour Party Member's Perspective
01:53 • 18min
Taxation on Private School Fees and Impact on Education Choices
19:56 • 4min
Prioritizing Education and Childcare in Government Policy
24:22 • 2min
Analyzing the Evolution and Effectiveness of the Shure Start Program
26:25 • 4min
Election Campaign Dynamics and Government Challenges
30:27 • 10min
The Rise of the Far Right and Education Reforms
40:00 • 14min