Bev Turner lets rip on education department over viral Gemma Collins collaboration: 'Should be ashamed as Brits!'

Bev Turner has launched a furious attack on Gemma Collins and the Department for Education after the reality TV star appeared in a social media campaign alongside Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.The unlikely collaboration sparked backlash online after the Department for Education shared a teaser clip showing Ms Collins striding through the Westminster offices, demanding: “Right. What are we doing to help the children?”Ms Phillipson then appears at her office door and replies: “Come in. Let’s have a chat.”The video, captioned “Gemma Collins is in the building, and she’s got questions. Coming soon,” was later shared by former Health Secretary, Wes Streeting. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Streeting's caption read: “When the GC met BP," alongside a fire emoji.Officials said the reality star was invited because she left school with few qualifications and could discuss how children in similar situations could avoid being left behind.Speaking during GB News’ Late Show Live f

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Bev Turner lets rip on education department over viral Gemma Collins collaboration: 'Should be ashamed as Brits!'

Bev Turner has launched a furious attack on Gemma Collins and the Department for Education after the reality TV star appeared in a social media campaign alongside Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.

The unlikely collaboration sparked backlash online after the Department for Education shared a teaser clip showing Ms Collins striding through the Westminster offices, demanding: “Right. What are we doing to help the children?”

Ms Phillipson then appears at her office door and replies: “Come in. Let’s have a chat.”

The video, captioned “Gemma Collins is in the building, and she’s got questions. Coming soon,” was later shared by former Health Secretary, Wes Streeting.

Mr Streeting's caption read: “When the GC met BP," alongside a fire emoji.

Officials said the reality star was invited because she left school with few qualifications and could discuss how children in similar situations could avoid being left behind.

Speaking during GB News’ Late Show Live from Washington DC, Bev criticised the Government’s decision to involve Ms Collins in discussions around education.

Introducing the clip, the GB News presenter said: “Now I've got to show you a clip which has been doing the rounds on social media today, and it involves Gemma Collins...

“She’s from reality TV. She was on The Only Way is Essex, or whatever."

Bev continued: "It's one of those ridiculous TV shows which basically celebrate being intellectually challenged and not a person who appears to be in control of anything in their lives.

“And so this is the woman whom the Education Department...who the government...who Bridget Phillipson, have decided to get involved with messaging around our education system.”

After watching the clip, Bev continued: “'Come in. Let’s have a chat.' Why? Why do we care what Gemma Collins says to the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson?