Bridget Phillipson faces accusations of betraying Tony Blair's legacy through proposed school academy reforms. Critics claim these changes aim to appease left-wing Labour MPs and position her for a potential leadership challenge against Keir Starmer. Phillipson denies these claims, stating she is focused on improving education for all children.
Bridget Phillipson has been accused of a 'betrayal of Blair's legacy' as part of a bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
The claims come as Sir Keir's poll ratings sparked talk among Labour MPs he would be replaced before the next election. The Mitcham and Morden MP said Sir Tony regarded the academy reforms 'as a great success and I know it's a great success in my constituency'. The Education Secretary has faced claims her controversial school academy reforms are an attempt to play down her Blairite reputation and curry favour with Left-wing Labour MPs. Pictured: Phillipson with Sir Keir Starmer
He said: 'She is seen as highly intelligent, but most people say she's a sort of Blairite at a time when the Parliamentary Labour Party has really moved on from that era.Read More Cabinet minister begs teachers not to strike over inflation-busting 2.8% pay offer However, a source close to the Education Secretary said last night: 'These simply laughable claims show some people have forgotten Tony Blair's greatest lesson for our party — we win when we look forward not back.
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