Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

The Guardian is reporting that Bridget Phillipson has been appointed Labour party chair, positioning her as a key strategist for the party's next election campaign. The former education secretary designed landmark changes to England's special education needs provision. She joins a succession of Labour figures who have held the position, including Harriet Harman, Angela Rayner, and Tom Watson.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton