If being a spiteful class warrior means lifting children out of poverty, delivering better life chances at school, investing in the support that our young people need, then I will wear that as a badge of honour.
Bridget Phillipson: “If being a spiteful class warrior means lifting children out of poverty, delivering better life chances at school…”
On the recordJune 25, 2026
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Bridget Phillipson
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Defending her actions and values in response to Kemi Badenoch.
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