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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 5h

Ballots are dropping today for the Deputy Leadership election! I will be voting for @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 3d

Deeply proud to be backed by Alan Johnson, a giant of the Labour movement.

The deputy leadership is a choice between a strong government true to our values and ready to win again, or the divided party for which Farage is desperate.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Alan Johnson backs Bridget Phillipson for next Labour deputy

The former home secretary said that the No 10 favourite was one of the party’s ‘star performers’ and her rival Lucy Powell would ‘destabilise’ the leadership

www.thetimes.com

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respectuk.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social · 5d

As the weeks ends, we're reflecting on a powerful series of events at the #LabourPartyConference

On Tuesday, we joined a New Statesman session on how business can support government to end #VAWG. With contributions from @jessasatomp.bsky.social, @alexmclabour.bsky.social (cont. in thread)

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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 5d

Kemi Badenoch’s pledge to repeal the Climate Change Act is playing fire with our childrens’ futures.

It will harm our economic growth and undermines our global credibility.

Proud to sign this letter alongside 124 others.

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 6d

Child poverty will be my number 1 priority as Deputy Leader.

There’s no time to waste.

We’ll only tackle it if we come together, not by turning on each other.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Political Thinking with Nick Robinson, Bridget Phillipson on life as education secretary

The Labour deputy leadership candidate joins Nick in Liverpool at Labour party conference.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 6d

Here’s why I’m standing to be your Deputy Leader 👇

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 6d

I will be looking to get as many people and civic organisations as possible involved in a positive English identity campaign next year, nationally, regionally, locally. If that sounds like something you'd like to know more about or get involved with, do get in touch with me.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 7d

We were at the #LabourConference this week, raising awareness of the urgent challenges care-experienced young people face daily

It was great to see policymakers open to listening and exploring solutions.

@jessasatomp.bsky.social

#YoungPeople #CareExperienced

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 6d

🧵on Michelle Mone and Covid contracts

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Former Tory peer Michelle Mone has called today’s ruling that PPE Medpro must give the taxpayer back £122m for supplying dodgy PPE an ‘establishment cover-up’. Utter nonsense.

Let’s ignore the rhetoric & look at the facts 👇

UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE

Trial heard 25m surgical gowns supplied by PPE Medpro to protect NHS staff were unusable and could ‘seriously harm or kill patients’

www.theguardian.com

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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 7d

Great to see results from the Greater Manchester pilots of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders introduced by the Labour Government last year.

This is an important tool in our fight to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.

www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater...

Work continues to drive down domestic abuse in GM with fewer victims and more offenders brought to justice

There were 1,500 fewer victims of domestic abuse in the last year as we’re continuing our work with partners and use all powers available to reduce harm.

www.gmp.police.uk

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 9d

Pleased to participate on @carerstrust.bsky.social panel @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference with @jessasatomp.bsky.social & others - focused on young carers & education.

Emphasising young carers as a non-homogeneous group & the importance of centring policy responses in their voice & experience

Five people standing and smiling in front of carers trust roller banner

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Education Policy Institute @edupolicyinst.bsky.social · 9d

Also underway at #Lab25: our joint event with Triple P on the role of evidence-based parenting programmes in delivering support at scale, reaching hard-to-reach groups, and boosting school readiness in line with the Best Start in Life Strategy w/ @oliviabailey.bsky.social & @jessasatomp.bsky.social

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Cancer Research UK Policy @crukpolicy.bsky.social · 9d

Fantastic to speak with @jessasatomp.bsky.social
about how we can reduce health inequalities and improve cancer outcomes. Thanks for stopping by our stand at #Lab25!

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 8d

Powerful young people led reception at #LabConf for the Children’s Charities Coalition - delighted with the attendance, engagement & support for young people across the UK

Thanks to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Liz Kendall @jessasatomp.bsky.social @joshdeanmp.bsky.social Josh McCallister for coming

CEOs of The Children’s Society, barnardos, nspcc, NCB and rep from action for children with three young people posing for the camera

Photo of Bridgette Phillipson MP speaking at a podium

Young person talking to Josh McCallister MP

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 NEW: Labour’s free breakfast clubs are being rolled out to half a million more children.

Our national rollout begins here – to put money in parents’ pockets and to give children growing up in our country the best start in life.

www.mirror.co.uk/subscription...

Free breakfast clubs to be rolled out to half a million more kids within months

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said she was proud that free breakfast clubs will be rolled out to 2,000 more primary schools next year

www.mirror.co.uk

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 11d

What does the new digital ID really mean for you?

Let me explain 👇🏻

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 13d

I’m a campaigner - and I’ll be a campaigning Deputy Leader.

This last week I’ve visited every region & nation in Britain - telling Labour’s story.

We need to unite, bring change, and defeat Reform to win again.

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 15d

I will champion workers’ rights at the Cabinet table.

The Employment Rights Bill must be delivered in full.

No ifs, no buts.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Bridget Phillipson pledges to deliver workers’ rights bill in full if deputy leader

Exclusive: Unions endorse education secretary as she vows to ensure measures are not watered down – ‘no ifs or buts’

www.theguardian.com

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 15d

The brave students who landed this week have chosen to answer loss with learning, despair with determination, and war with hope.

They are an inspiration and I am deeply relieved that they’ve arrived in the UK & can now continue their education in safety.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

‘A surreal journey’: Palestinian students evacuated from Gaza arrive in UK

First 34 students, who have full scholarships, welcomed after months of campaigning by academics and others

www.theguardian.com

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 18d

I’m honoured to be the first candidate on the ballot paper for the Deputy Leadership & to have the most nominations from CLPs the length & breadth of the UK.

I’ll be a campaigning Deputy Leader at the Cabinet table, fighting for our values.
labour.org.uk/deputy-leade...

Deputy Leadership 2025 - CLP & Affiliate Nominations – The Labour Party

CLP and affiliate nominations for the 2025 Labour Deputy Leadership election

labour.org.uk

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Back Bridget @backbridget.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you to the National Union of Mineworkers for nominating @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to be the next Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 🎉

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Back Bridget @backbridget.bsky.social · 21d

Here’s why Labour members are backing
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social for Deputy Leader ⬇️

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 24d

The choice is simple.

Shape the years ahead, or contest the years behind.

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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · Sep 2

"But I Grew Up Fine ... Didn't I?"

An interesting new short film produced for the launch of the World Health Organisation's first ever report on the physical punishment of children and its devastating health impact.

Watch here 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNdQ...

Short Film on Corporal (Violent) Punishment: But I Grew Up Fine...Didn't I?

YouTube video by Ministerial Conference on ending VAC

www.youtube.com

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Ben Goldsborough MP @bengoldsborough.bsky.social · Aug 28

When immigration is turned into a weapon it is our democracy that suffers. Reform UK’s plans would strip away rights and decency at the very moment people are asking for fairness and workable solutions.

My full piece is here: www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2... @politics.co.uk @josh.politics.co.uk

Nigel Farage and Reform UK would break what makes Britain strong

When Nigel Farage stood up this week and outlined his so-called “plan” for immigration, he didn’t sound like a democrat. He sounded like Vladimir Putin. He called for uniformed officers to raid Britai...

www.politics.co.uk

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