Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, dives into urgent challenges in the education system. She tackles the skills gap and highlights the importance of improved teacher pay and early years childcare. The conversation covers the forgotten third of students struggling with basic subjects and the need for effective workforce preparation in schools. Phillipson emphasizes providing quality work experiences for disadvantaged youth and advocates for equitable funding and support for children with special needs. This discussion is a call to action for transformative education reform.

Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, discusses her acceptance of gifts, claiming she followed the rules despite controversy surrounding free outfits and a stay in a donor's apartment. Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, defends a hefty £14,000 donation from Lord Alli. The conversation sheds light on the Labour Party's transparency challenges as they gear up for the conference in Liverpool. Will these issues overshadow their promises and commitments in education and beyond? The stakes are high as the party seeks to regain public trust.

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.