On the recordAugust 7, 2026
If someone earning an MP's salary still isn't likely to repay their student loan in full, what chance does someone on a much lower income have?
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Tom Gordon
Liberal Democrats
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Discussing student loan repayment fairness.
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