Gillian Keegan5 Jul 2024Five takeaways from Sussex’s general election resultsAcross 17 constituencies, voters across Sussex have gone to the polls in the general election. 5 Jul 2024Sussex23 Jun 2024Labour avoids saying it will scrap proposed gender lessons banBridget Phillipson says draft guidance has some "good" parts but "other elements" are "too partisan".23 Jun 2024Politics16 May 2024Education Secretary pressed on transgender viewsSpeaking to BBC Radio 4, Gillian Keegan said there was a difference between trans people who had undergone gender reassignment and those who had not.16 May 2024Politics9 May 2024Universities UK says protests may require actionThe Universities UK president says lines must be drawn between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. 9 May 20242 Apr 2024People should not be arrested for smelling - ministerLegislation could criminalise rough sleepers if they cause a nuisance, including "excessive" smells.2 Apr 2024UK Politics2 Apr 2024Sunak defends rollout of free childcare hoursRishi Sunak says it is a "positive and exciting moment" after Labour called the system a "total mess".2 Apr 2024Family & Education26 Mar 2024Labour starts review of government childcare planBridget Phillipson tells the BBC the £4bn plan is a "mess" and calls for wider reform of provision.26 Mar 2024UK Politics20 Mar 2024Council can fence off school field - Gillian KeeganThe education secretary says it must remain designated "educational land" but fences can be built.20 Mar 2024Cambridgeshire8 Mar 2024Keegan: 'I'd have probably punched Ofsted staff'In response, Ofsted's boss said inspectors and school staff should all act with respect.8 Mar 2024Family & Education