Bridget Phillipson woos unions with promise to deliver employment rights uplift 'in full'

Bridget Phillipson woos unions with promise to deliver employment rights uplift 'in full'

The education secretary, who is running to be Labour's deputy leader, seeks to allay concerns about ministers' commitment to the bill sparked by Angela Rayner's exit.

Phillipson insists workers’ rights Bill will not be watered down

The Education Secretary and candidate for Labour’s deputy leadership was addressing the TUC conference.

Bridget Phillipson tells TUC Congress Labour is putting schools ‘back in the service of working people’

Trade unionists are currently meeting in Brighton for the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC). On September 9, the education secretary Bridget Phillipson gave a keynote address to the event. In her speech, Phillipson said that Labour was putting schools ‘back in the service of working people’. Phillipson, who has announced she’s standing to be the next deputy leader, told delegates: “When we deny our working class kids the opportunity their talen…

Bridget Phillipson Delivers Speech at TUC Conference

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is speaking at the Trades Union Congress annual conference. She’ll be trying to win over the union in her bid for Deputy Labour Leader… Phillipson says: “We will not accept any watering down by the Lords. Forward with the Employment Rights Bill in full. No ifs, no buts – forward.” What […]

Trade union leaders urge Labour to uphold workers’ rights bill

Amid growing fears the legislation could be diluted, leaders said it is vital to improve England’s economy.  After Angela Rayner resigned her post Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, issued a warning to the government saying the workers’ rights bill should still be prioritised.   The leader of one of the UK’s biggest trade unions said protecting the rights of British workers is a central part of Labour’s election platform and that MPs sho…

Bridget Phillipson Pledges to Deliver Workers’ Rights Reforms in Full as She Launches Campaign for Labour Deputy Leader Across United Kingdom - TDPel Media

The race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader is heating up, with multiple high-profile MPs throwing their hats into the ring. Among them, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as a standout contender, vowing to deliver on workers’ rights reforms in full and winning over unions with a bold, uncompromising pitch. Phillipson Pledges Full Commitment to Workers’ Rights Speaking at the TUC conference in Brighton, Phillipson…