Labour’s education reforms a tragedy in the making for pupils, claims Badenoch

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This is pure educational vandalism Kemi Badenoch At Prime Minister’s Questions, Mrs Badenoch said the Bill could block specialists in other fields from becoming teachers. It’s the trade unions.” Mrs Badenoch said the unions are “finally getting their way” after 15 years, asking: “Why is the Education Secretary allowing trade unions to run her department and ruin children’s education?” The Bill benefits the children who need the nourishment of a breakfast club. “Imposing Labour’s new curriculum on every school, taxing the education of children with special needs, excluding talented outsiders – the closed shop is back. This is a tragedy in the making.” Mrs Badenoch said “key” changes in the Bill were not contained in Labour’s manifesto, asking: “Isn’t that because he knew parents and teachers would reject them?” Sir Keir said parents and teachers know Labour is committed to standards.