The Tories claim that the school attended by chancellor Rachel Reeves and Labour chair Ellie Reeves would have been hindered by the reforms introduced by education secretary Bridget Phillipson. A dispute arose after Ellie Reeves criticized Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s visit to their old school, now Harris Girls’ Academy, where Badenoch argued against Phillipson’s changes, claiming they would harm teachers, education outcomes, and parental choice. Shadow education secretary Laura Trott defended the Tory-led government’s reforms, addressing the issues raised by Reeves and emphasizing the positive impact of Conservative policies on schools.
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Robbed at birth: Poorer families denied millions in compensation over maternity failings
Poorer families are being denied millions in compensation from the NHS for maternity care failings compared to wealthier families, with payouts for brain damage based on medical need but loss of future earnings based on family income and education levels. Critics condemn the system as unfair, giving less support to those who need it most, with MPs promising reform two years ago but taking no action. Claire Keer and her son Zach Eagling, who lives...
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