Why Burnham’s sweeping education reforms aren’t all they seem

On Monday 27 July, the Labour government announced sweeping education reforms to encourage young people into ‘technical’ education – pushing the focus from university placement to skills training and work experience, shaped by the needs of local employers.

In this clip from the latest episode of In The Room, former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara and ex-No 10 adviser Cleo Watson pick the announcement apart and explain why it’s raised alarm bells for them.

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