Bridget Phillipson

The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson is the Labour MP for Houghton and Sunderland South, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. She currently holds the Government posts of Minister for Women and Equalities, and Secretary of State for Education.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Bridget Phillipson, including posts and roles held.

UK Parliamentary constituency boundaries have changed following a review in 2023. For more information read this insight from the House of Commons Library: ‘Boundary review 2023: Which seats will change in the UK?’