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NUT leader Christine Blower pledges to ramp up action against Tory Education Michael Gove's regressive policies
General secretary to lead thousands of teachers into two-million man public-sector strike after beating rival Martin Powell Davies
Christine Blower pledged to ramp up action against Con-Dem education policy yesterday after being resoundingly re-elected general secretary of the National Union of Teachers.
Ms Blower secured her post with 28,428 votes compared to challenger Martin Powell Davies who polled 10,470.
Speaking after the result was announced, she said the union would continue its fight against “destructive” policies being forced on England’s schools by Tory Education Secretary Michael Gove.
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