The whole school system has been built around it and that has let down young people seeking technical qualifications.
Andy Burnham: “The whole school system has been built around it and that has let down young people seeking technical qualifications.”
On the recordJuly 28, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Discussing the need for educational reform.
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