Education secretary says voters feel let down but do not want Labour to ‘spend more time talking amongst ourselves’ ...

I know what it’s like to grow up in a struggling family. My mam was a single parent and money was tight. But when it came to school, she always made sure my shirt was clean and my shoes shone. Back ...

Trying to get to the bottom of the mysteries by some of Britain’s greatest detective fiction writers helped foster Bridget Phillipson’s love for reading, she has revealed. It comes as Ms Phillipson ...

People in the North East voted for change, the Labour mayor says.

It’s official: Caspar Phillipson is Hollywood’s JFK guy. After all, he has played the legendary American president six times in the last six years. The latest iteration: opposite Angelina Jolie in ...

Watch: Bridget Phillipson talks about facing "negativity and nonsense" Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has told the BBC she's been the victim of "sexist briefings". Phillipson is running to be ...

Bridget Phillipson: Why should children be punished for events out of their control? Bridget Phillipson has said the two-child benefit cap has had a "devastating impact", as she signalled the ...