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Opinion: We must fight the Tories’ plans to privatise the education system

By Joe Taylor | Tue 10th February 2009 - 4:40 pm

I couldn’t help but to raise an eyebrow at the Telegraph’s recent front page splash, in which David Cameron unveiled his education plan for the future: “a new generation of comprehensive schools.”

Say what? Has he at last morphed into Tony Blair, grin and all? Well, no. The truth behind the headline (as usual with the Tories) is more sinister – and a glimpse of this truth could be found in the Telegraph’s leader on the story. It says:

Charities, private companies and parents’ groups will also be allowed to set up schools – competing with existing primaries

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Posted in Op-eds | Also tagged conservative party, david cameron, education, harrogate 2009 conference, higher education, privatisation, tuition fees and universities | 43 Comments

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