It’s been called “the mother of all U-turns”, but is Labour’s backtracking on its £28bn green policy pledge justified? And should we stop moaning and learn to love U-turns anyway? Plus, the UK’s education system isn’t in brilliant shape. What needs solving, and does Labour have a plan? Special guest Charlotte Santry, news editor for TES Magazine, FKA the Times Education Supplement, marks our report card.
• “The £28b figure? I'm not bothered about it, it was just a pointless round number.” – Hannah Fearn.
• “I wouldn’t rule out Labour making a U-turn on the U-turn.” – Seth Thevoz.
• “Because of how the costs are calculated there are schools that have been charged £8k for a tap or £4k for a sink.” – Charlotte Santry.
• “In some areas in particular places like London, you’re seeing schools that aren’t attracting enough pupils to be sustainable.” – Charlotte Santry.
• “Labour has pledged a lot of things on education, but there aren’t a lot of details.” – Charlotte Santry.
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