Minister challenges Rupert Lowe over harassment probe in the UK

On 2026-04-29, UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson criticized Rupert Lowe in the House of Commons after he called for a nationwide harassment probe. She said a KC investigation had found 'credible evidence' that Lowe mistreated two female staff members and told him she did not want to hear him speak on violence against women and girls or harassment.