The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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As proclaimed by Tony Blair at the beginning of his premiership, ‘Education, Education, Education’ was an area of public policy where much could have been expected from New Labour.
An assertive and ambitious David Blunkett was appointed Secretary of State. The party in opposition had done its homework and had taken on board the latest findings from research about how an educational system could be ‘improved’ and standards raised. But the most significant rese…
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