Bridget Phillipson Appointed Labour Party Chair by Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson has been appointed as Chair of the Labour Party by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, replacing Anna Turley who joined the Home Office. The appointment ended nearly a week of speculation over the role. Phillipson will focus on preparing Labour for the next general election, including modernizing the party for digital campaigning, strengthening engagement with members, trade unions, and local parties, and building the infrastructure and policy platform needed for a second term. Her appointment comes almost a year after she lost the Labour deputy leadership race to Lucy Powell. Burnham expressed confidence in Phillipson's ability to drive culture change and keep Labour focused on working people. Phillipson said she was honored and emphasized unity, hope, and fairness for working communities.