On the recordJune 30, 2026
It’s an approach that tells white working-class kids that to succeed, they have to either be exceptional or exceptionally lucky.
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Bridget Phillipson
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Criticizing the current state of social mobility.
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