GMB has endorsed Bridget’s campaign. The first major union out of the traps…
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.”
Phillipson said in response that it was “humbling” and that “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.” See if that shifts the polling…
UPDATE: Unison has also endorsed Bridget’s campaign…