Reform’s £72m donations represent ‘crisis for our democracy’, says union boss Schools minister Georgia Gould said the government is ‘really worried about the the big money that's coming into politics’ The Independent UK · Sep 14
Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support Schools and councils express financial concerns as EHCP applications surge before potential change in provision The Guardian - UK · Sep 6
‘Powerful example’: minister looks to Essex school for blueprint to transform Send provision Georgia Gould says moving system towards inclusion will mean parents ‘don’t need to fight’ for support in future The Guardian - UK · Sep 6
Mother with rare cancer calls for reform of ‘unfair’ school places policy Christine Lote, 41, from Bristol, was diagnosed in 2022 with chondrosarcoma The Independent UK · Mar 23
Mother with cancer calls for reform of ‘unfair’ school places policy Christine Lote, whose rare bone cancer has spread to her lungs, wanted her child to go to the school with bereavement-trained staff. Evening Standard · Mar 23
GCSE students to receive help sheets until 2030 The Government announced its plans for the revised curriculum last year The Independent UK · Mar 2
Will we see more security at schools after the Brent double stabbing? Over the last few years, there have been a number of stabbings at secondary schools across the country The Independent UK · Feb 11
No 10 not aware of Lord Doyle’s links to paedophile before peerage – minister Sir Keir Starmer’s former spin doctor had the Labour whip removed over his ties to a paedophile councillor. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Aide linked to sex offender ‘did not give full account’ before he was given peerage, PM says Keir Starmer defends his actions as Kemi Badenoch asks why Matthew Doyle was given ‘a job for life’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Security in London schools to be stepped up if flaws identified by Brent stabbing investigation, says minister Schools standards minister Georgia Gould, MP for Queen’s Park and Maida Vale, says attacks at Kingsbury High School ‘sent shockwaves’ through the local community Evening Standard · Feb 11
Children with special needs in England will keep current support, minister says Georgia Gould reassures parents that no child will be asked to leave school or have levels of assistance removed The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
The lack of support Send parents receive laid bare ahead of new government reforms The poll of 1,000 Send parents highlighted the profound impact on families The Independent UK · Jan 29
Labour to create up to 60,000 spaces for children with Send in English schools Bridget Phillipson says £3bn scheme focussed on local state schools will ‘transform lives’, after rise in parent appeals The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Woman turned away from UK-Italy flight due to ill child has benefit stopped Family denied entry at gate after one of their children had epileptic seizure – but HMRC said she took a one-way trip The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025 Government Send reforms in white paper to be delayed until new year Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the Government will bring forward a full Schools White Paper in the new year.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025 White paper on overhaul of Send provision in England put back to 2026 Plans had been expected this autumn but government wants more time to build support for changes
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025 EastEnders' Kellie Bright says fight to secure education for autistic son ‘felt like a battle’ The soap star presents a BBC Panorama documentary about Send families fighting for the right education for their children
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Actress Kellie Bright reveals ‘battle’ to get her autistic son support Kellie Bright appears in a new Panorama documentary about Send provisions for children
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025 Ministers announce clampdown on UK child benefit claims from overseas Increased checks if claimants have moved abroad could save taxpayers £350m over five years, government says
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025 Civil service is ‘too remote’ from people’s lives across UK, says minister Whitehall must work more with frontline services as part of plans to move offices from London, says Georgia Gould
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 Public services complaints in England soar by more than a third since 2016 – study Written complaints about DWP double, while prisons, the NHS and higher education experience big increase
Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2024 OPINION - Inside Labour's new world: the marriages, alliances, relatives and rivals Rural affairs don’t tend to be the biggest draw for Labour governments. But Environment Secretary Steve Reed may be counting on a personal trump card to win his department a better deal.
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2024 Three first-time London MPs immediately made ministers as 21 from capital in Government First-time London MPs Georgia Gould, Sarah Sackman and Miatta Fahnbulleh have been promoted to junior minister roles
Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024 Brain drain fear at London town halls as almost 80 local councillors to stand at general election Those likely to be elected to Parliament on July 4 include three Labour council leaders and a host of deputy leaders and cabinet members
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024 Rising stars who could play a big part in a Labour government Party hopes to usher in a different generation of politicians – with some likely to be quickly promoted to ministers. Here are 10 to watch