The argument for mixed ability is based on sociology rather than analysis of intellectual development, and it does not work.
And this is the fundamental problem: it allows us to dodge a broader long-term industrial strategy, precisely because the short-term labour fix is so easy.
The former Education Secretary joins the podcast host for a discussion of the jobs of tomorrow.
This is not the first time that the Prime Minister has been misread by opponents who deluded themselves into believing he was set on No Deal.
It’s a contest between Sunderland and Newcastle. But even if Labour does badly in early results, how much will that tell us?
Wandsworth councillor wins the nomination on the first round of voting to contest the seat presently held by Justine Greening.
The International Development Secretary was talking to Radio 4’s World at One.
We also watch Francis Maude arrive to work on his bike. Hat-tip to Sam Coates of The Times.
In this new system, collegesd would be allowed to set their own tuition fees for home undergraduates, above the level of the state loan.