I want to open up new technical education routes to 14-year-olds, which would be put on the same footing as traditional academic pathways.
Andy Burnham: “I want to open up new technical education routes to 14-year-olds, which would be put on the same footing as traditional…”
On the recordAugust 1, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Announcing plans for technical education.
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