Class is a huge driver of outcomes, never mind in our politics, but right across society.
Bridget Phillipson: “Class is a huge driver of outcomes, never mind in our politics, but right across society.”
On the recordJune 29, 2026
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Bridget Phillipson
Labour Party
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Commenting on the impact of class on educational outcomes.
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