Quick Info
| Profession | British politician |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 19/12/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England |
Latest News about Bridget Phillipson
28/07/2026
Bridget Phillipson was appointed Labour Party chair by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. She continued as Minister for Women and Equalities, with the role intended to support Labour’s preparations for the next general election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bridget Maeve Phillipson |
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| Known For | Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South since 2010; senior Labour Party politician |
| Current/Recent Roles | Minister for Women and Equalities; Chair of the Labour Party; former Secretary of State for Education |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Robert of Newminster School |
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| University | Hertford College, Oxford |
| Field of Study | Modern History |
Personal Life
| Raised In | Washington, Tyne and Wear, England |
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| Political Affiliation | Labour Party |
| Joined Labour Party | Age 15 |
Family
| Mother | Clare Phillipson |
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| Children | 2 |
| Marital Status | Married |
Career
| Political Career |
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| Pre-Parliament Work | Managed a refuge for women and children fleeing domestic violence |
Social Media
| https://x.com/bphillipsonMP |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the Labour Party at age 15 | |
| 2. Worked in domestic violence support before becoming an MP | |
| 3. Studied Modern History at Oxford | |
| 4. Was born and raised in Washington, Tyne and Wear |