Labour Party MP for Houghton and Sunderland South since (elected). An MP continuously since .
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1,039
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Register entries
13
As currently published
Declared while sitting for Labour
£94,223.17
12 of 13 entries state an amount
| Party | Office | Area | Period | Began | Ended | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | MP | Houghton and Sunderland South | – present | elected | — | Party history |
Parliament's party history for this member: Labour ( – present).
Every entry the member has in the Register of Members' Financial Interests, as Parliament currently publishes it. The wording and values are the member's own declarations; nothing here has been assessed by this site.
Totals add only the entries that declare an amount received: payments for work, donations, gifts, and funded visits (register categories 1.1, 2, 3, 4 and 5). Ongoing employment is listed but not added, because its figure is a rate rather than a sum received. Each entry is dated by when the benefit happened, not when it was registered, and placed under the party the member sat for on that date. A member who changed party therefore has a separate total for each.
| Date | Category | Entry | Declared value | Sitting for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Donations and support | Baron Sainsbury of Turville (David Sainsbury ) - £20,000.00 | £20,000 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Jim Murphy - £10,000.00 | £10,000 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Fast Foster & Company Ltd - £2,000.00 | £2,000 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Iain Simpson - £5,000.00 | £5,000 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Labour First - £3,923.00 | £3,923 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Francesca Perrin - £15,000.00 | £15,000 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | 89Up Ltd - £1,500.00 | £1,500 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Baron Sainsbury of Turville (David Sainsbury) - £20,000.00 | £20,000 | Labour | Register record | |
| 8. Miscellaneous | I am the beneficiary of the work of Bridget Phillipson Campaigns Ltd, which is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital. | — | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Culture Quarter Ventures Ltd - £1,531.20 | £1,531.20 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Paul Callaghan - £4,000.00 | £4,000 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | Paul Callaghan - £6,000.00 | £6,000 | Labour | Register record | |
| 2. Donations and support | 89up Ltd - £5,268.97 | £5,268.97 | Labour | Register record |
Covert filming using smart glasses can raise serious privacy concerns, and it is important that we spread awareness that criminal offences such as voyeurism already cover their most harmful uses. Platforms that host images or videos captured by smart glasses may also have duties to remove them under online safety or data protection legislation, and they should take those responsibilities extremely seriously.
My hon. Friend is right to raise the issue of the potential benefits in this area, as well as the risks and potential misuse that we sadly have seen. I would be more than happy to ensure that she has a meeting with the Minister at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to discuss this further, but I would of course be happy to discuss it with her myself as well.
I agree with the hon. Lady, and she will know that we have already taken action in this area to ensure that the law is strong and firm, but of course, there is always the question of enforcement running alongside it. As technology adapts and changes rapidly, it is of course the responsibility of this Government to ensure that the law keeps pace with that change and that women are protected from the potential misuse of technology, which can be an amazing force for good, but in the wrong hands can cause serious harm.
This Government will ensure that we protect and promote our values and build more confident, cohesive and resilient communities. I am working with colleagues across Government to deliver our initial plan, “Protecting What Matters” to uphold the UK’s social fabric and to give communities the tools they need to shape their own future. This Government will always seek to bring people together, not to divide our communities.
I welcome the growing number of people who are recognising that Reform simply does not have the answers to the challenges facing our country and are inspired by this Labour Government’s message of hope and optimism. There can be no place for violence or intimidation of women, whether on the Reform conference floor or anywhere else. I say to the House that this is not a laughing matter, and those in Reform who have sought in recent days to make light of such serious scenes should reflect very seriously on why they think it is appropriate, at one level, to say that violence against women is unacceptable—I agree—but then to allow it to take place at their own conference.
The hon. Lady is right: we must tackle prejudice, racism and intolerance in all its forms. I know that many of our Muslim communities have experienced unacceptable hatred and intimidation simply because they wish to go about their lives practising their religion and belief, as is at the cornerstone of everything that we as a nation should believe—the ability to worship, to practice your religion and to express those views peacefully. Whatever form that racism takes, we will challenge it. It is why we as a Government have been very clear that tackling anti-Muslim hostility is essential, alongside tackling the appalling antisemitism we have also seen, and ensuring that all our communities are vibrant, cohesive places in keeping with the best of our traditions.
I continue to work with Cabinet colleagues to drive forward ambitious actions to tackle child poverty. I am proud that the decisions that this Labour Government have taken will see over half a million children lifted out of poverty—the biggest reduction in any Parliament. We know, however, that our work is not done, and we will continue to drive action to cut the cost of living and raise families’ incomes.
I know my hon. Friend will always stand up for children and families across Harlow. He is right to say that we must go further to bear down on many of the drivers of child poverty, such as housing costs and parental employment, that require long-term structural change across society and Government. I am proud that, alongside removing the two-child limit, we have delivered a huge expansion in free school meals and new breakfast clubs opening from this term.
Access to childcare right across our communities is absolutely essential. That is why this Labour Government in England have massively expanded access to childcare. While recognising the differences that exist in Northern Ireland, I am sure that Ministers would be happy to discuss further any ideas that the hon. Gentleman has.
I am proud to be standing here as the first ever stand-alone Cabinet Minister for Women and Equalities. The heart of this Government’s ambition is to bring hope back to communities. It is the promise that whatever someone’s background, and wherever they are from, ours is a country where they will be able to get on, follow their dreams and succeed in life. Therefore, I am announcing today a new class unit in Government to deliver on that promise. We have been squeamish about class for too long, yet we know that it is a deep barrier to opportunity. The work of the Social Mobility Commission will be brought into the heart of Government, as we get Britain believing once again.
Held . Recorded result: Lab Hold. Majority 7,169. 40,032 votes cast from an electorate of 78,448. Parties are as each candidate stood at the time.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | Labour | 18,837 | 47.1% |
| Sam Wood-Brass | Reform UK | 11,668 | 29.1% |
| Chris Burnicle | Conservative | 5,514 | 13.8% |
| Paul Edgeworth | Liberal Democrat | 2,290 | 5.7% |
| Richard Bradley | Green Party | 1,723 | 4.3% |
| Seat | Dates |
|---|---|
| Houghton and Sunderland SouthElected 1 time | – present |
| Houghton and Sunderland SouthElected 4 times | – |
| Post | Dates |
|---|---|
| Minister for Women and EqualitiesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | – present |
| Minister for Women and EqualitiesDepartment for Education | – |
| Secretary of State for EducationDepartment for Education | – |
| Post | Dates |
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| Shadow Secretary of State for EducationDepartment for Education | – |
| Shadow Chief Secretary to the TreasuryHM Treasury | – |
| Opposition Whip (Commons)Whips Office (Commons) | – |
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| Committee of Privileges | – |
| Committee on Standards | – |
| Public Accounts Committee | – |
| Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission | – |
| European Statutory Instruments Committee | – |
| Committee of Privileges | – |
| Committee on Standards | – |
| Public Accounts Committee | – |
| Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission | – |
| Public Accounts Committee | – |
| Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission | – |
| Procedure Committee | – |
| Home Affairs Committee | – |
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