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CHRISTINE BLOWER on schools privatisation

OUR members hardly need to be reminded why they are marching together with the People’s Assembly today. Yet if there was ever any doubt, the newly elected government has furnished us with a long list of reasons to take to the streets.

The Education and Adoption Bill was published on June 3 and will receive its second reading on Monday.

The legislation gives further powers to Education Secretary Nicky Morgan to dismantle the state education system, paving the way for further privatisation.

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