I think it’s vital that we don’t use stories like mine to obscure the wider story of working-class communities.
On the recordJune 30, 2026
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Bridget Phillipson
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Discussing her personal success in relation to broader issues.
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