🎉 Bridget Phillipson is on a mission to energise Labour in Wales! As the party’s deputy leader hopeful, she’s bringing “hope and optimism” to reignite support in the region amid daunting poll results. With recent figures showing Labour trailing behind Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and Plaid Cymru, Bridget’s visit to rally members and activists is crucial. 🇬🇧
She firmly believes the path to victory goes through Wales, insisting the stakes are too high to let Reform UK gain the upper hand. Bridget emphasises the power of collaboration, highlighting the successes stemming from partnerships between Welsh and UK Labour governments. From pioneering free primary school breakfast clubs to significant investments in coal tip safety, she argues that tangible changes have been made, impacting lives positively across Wales.
Bridget is committed to advocating for workers’ rights, tackling child poverty, and ensuring communities have more in their pockets. Admitting past stumbles, she remains proud of key achievements and is determined to bring more victories to Labour’s traditional Welsh heartlands.
Facing a similar challenge in her own constituency from Reform UK, Bridget sees shared struggles across Welsh and English communities. She vows to inject hope and optimism into Labour’s strategy, focusing on unity without bowing to populist pressures.
Running against Lucy Powell for the deputy leader role, Bridget envisions a campaigning leadership that deeply understands and addresses the unique needs of communities across Wales. She acknowledges the challenges ahead but remains confident Labour can turn the tide and reclaim its strength. 🚀
The stakes are high, but Bridget’s message is one of positivity, underscoring the competency of Labour in bringing about real difference and beating false promises of opponents. With determination and unity, she believes Labour can navigate through and emerge victorious. 🌟
The deputy leader result is out on 25th October. Stay tuned! 🗓️