Press release: 5 illegal anglers ordered to pay over £4,000 in Nottinghamshire
5 people have received fines and criminal records for fishing without a licence. read more
5 people have received fines and criminal records for fishing without a licence. read more
7 March 2017
* Jonathan Bartley: “Theresa May should be getting rid of current grammar schools – not paving the way for new ones.”
The Green Party has accused the Government of “evidence-free policymaking” after the announcement that the budget will pave the way for new grammar schools.
Research from the Sutton Trust has found selective schools benefit those who are already advantaged the most, while failing to serve the needs of those who most need support. [2]
Jonathan Bartley, co-leader of the Green Party, said:
“This is the height of evidence-free policymaking that we know will entrench inequality in an already divided society.
“If Theresa May was serious about making sure every child has a good school place she would be getting rid of current grammar schools – not paving the way for new ones.
“The evidence shows grammars benefit the already advantaged and fail those who need the most help. Instead of ploughing money into selective education the Prime Minister should be investing in our state schools and creating far more places than this scheme will provide.
“We need education policy that gives every single child the best education possible – not just those whose family can afford a tutor.”
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Today we will hear how non food sales in February fell. This is to take the British retail Consortium figures of sales for non foods on a like for like basis, adjusting for expansions in shop space. The overall true figure is total sales of all items grew by 0.4% on the month, with food especially strong showing growth of 2%. Non food was affected by a later date for Mothering Sunday delaying purchases compared to last year.
Many shops continue to be pessimistic, as more retail spending takes place on line rather than in shops, and as severe competitive pressures keep down prices.
read moreThe next West End Police Surgery takes place at the Mitchell Street Centre today – details below : read more