On the recordJune 25, 2026
Every day of absence and lesson missed has a cost – and that cost falls hardest on our most disadvantaged pupils and working class communities.
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Bridget Phillipson
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEvery day of absence and lesson missed has a cost – and that cost falls hardest on our most disadvantaged pupils and working class communities.
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