Politics Weekly UK Labour’s Bridget Phillipson on Gaza, child poverty and the deputy leadership race
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Oct 9, 2025 
Bridget Phillipson, Education Secretary and Labour MP, discusses her vision for the Labour party as she campaigns for deputy leader. She advocates for a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing humanitarian concerns linked to hostages and aid. Phillipson argues for the removal of the two-child benefit limit, focusing on child poverty. She addresses internal party dynamics and the need for Labour to tackle the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform's controversial policies. Her commitment to education reform aims to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs.
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Ceasefire As A Path To Two-State Peace
- Bridget Philipson views the Gaza ceasefire as a chance for hostage releases, aid escalation and a renewed push toward a two-state solution.
- She argues recognising a Palestinian state should be part of movement toward lasting peace.
Bringing Gazan Students To The UK
- Bridget Philipson recounts government efforts to bring Gazan students with scholarships to the UK.
- She says the second phase of students have just arrived after work across government to make it happen.
Campaign Focused On Unity And Delivery
- Phillipson pitches unity and delivering members' priorities as reasons she should be deputy leader.
- She stresses tackling child poverty as her top priority and cites a track record of policy delivery.