Bridget Phillipson says we have been 'squeamish' about class for 'too long' | BBC Politics Live

Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson is setting up a new “class unit” charged with improving opportunities for poorer people. “We have been squeamish about class for too long, yet we know that it is a deep barrier to opportunity," Phillipson said. On BBC Two’s Politics Live, guests debated whether class can be clearly defined and what difference the new government unit will make. Presenter Vicki Young was joined by Labour MP Rosie Wrighting, the former Mayor of Middlesbrough Andy Preston and author Daniel Susskind. Read more on this story on the BBC News website: https://bbc.in/4xNdNNZ For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #PoliticsLive #UKPolitics #BBCNews