Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as chair of the Labour Party. Phillipson will work with deputy leader Lucy Powell to prepare the party for the next general election and focus on modernizing digital campaigning.Key Facts
- Bridget Phillipson is the new Labour Party chair.
- She is also the minister for women and equalities.
- Phillipson will collaborate closely with deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell.
- Both Phillipson and Powell competed for deputy leader last year, with Powell winning.
- Phillipson used to be education secretary before Powell took that role.
- She replaces Anna Turley, who joined the Home Office as a minister.
- The leadership team aims to change party culture and prepare policies for the next election, due by 2029.
- Phillipson said she wants to build a strong campaign to win a second Labour term and challenge Reform UK.
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