Phillipson Defends Gemma Collins Collaboration After “Kids, This Could Be You” Video
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has defended her collaboration with Gemma Collins in a government video promoting vocational education. Critics have questioned Collins' suitability for this role, citing her lack of academic success. Phillipson argues that Collins can effectively reach target audiences and help convey the government's message.
- ▪Bridget Phillipson released a video with Gemma Collins to promote vocational education.
- ▪Critics have expressed concerns about Collins being the right choice for this initiative.
- ▪Phillipson believes Collins can connect with audiences that the government aims to reach.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pushed back against criticism of her joint video with The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins in the DfE building. The first was released yesterday… In one of the videos released by the government Collins said: “You better make sure, honeys, that whatever you’re going to be learning, you concentrate because you’re going to be taking it into your future career. And one day, kids, this could be you. I hope this will help people to be ambitious. I didn’t even get a grade in maths because I found it so panicky and so stressful. Part of that was not believing in myself. All that pi in the sky or whatever it is…” Some people pointed out that Collins may not have been the best choice for advertising the government’s new push on vocational education.
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