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Muted welcome to Labour manifesto from unions who want spending cuts reversed
But the National Education Union warns the party's proposals contain no mention of reversing education cuts
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting, during a visit to Whale Hill Primary School in Eston, Middlesbrough, June 11, 202
LABOUR was warned of a looming schools “catastrophe” yesterday as its manifesto received a mixed reaction from unions.
National Education Union general secretary Daniel Kebede welcomed the party’s “commitment to education and securing economic growth” but said its proposals contain no indication that education cuts will be reversed.
“The situation in our schools and colleges has now reached tipping point – without serious investment, schools will be closing due to a lack of funds,” he said.
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