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College leaders accused of ‘Trumpian tactics’ on pay negotiations

A LONDON college’s leaders have been accused of “Trumpian tactics” as teachers are expected to ballot for strike action next term.

Staff, students and parents at Capital City College have raised concerns over a decline in education quality and resources caused by management decisions on pay and restructuring.

College staff have been excluded from the government’s national award of a 5.5 per cent pay increase for teachers.

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