GMB backs Bridget Phillipson for Deputy Labour Leader

GMB Union has today [Thursday] backed Bridget Phillipson to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

The union endorsed the Education Secretary following a meeting of its Central Executive Council this morning.

Gary Smith, GMB General Secretary, said:

“We are pleased to nominate Bridget Phillipson for Labour Deputy Leader.

“We’re proud that she’s been a GMB member for 20 years.

“GMB represents more than 100,000 school support staff.

“Labour’s pledge to reinstate the School Support Staff Negotiating Body is vital in delivering a fairer playing field of wages and qualifications for people who have been undervalued for far too long.

“We look forward to Bridget delivering on Labour’s promise.”

Bridget Phillipson MP said:

“It is humbling to receive the nomination of my own trade union, GMB, for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party.

"The GMB is a powerful voice for working people and their values in every corner of our country and I am deeply proud to be their choice for Deputy Leader of our Party.

"My campaign is getting support from every part of our movement. I will be a Deputy Leader for every part of our country at Cabinet, uniting the party, telling Labour’s story, and bringing the change the British people want to see. “