On the way out? The campaign to save EMAs

The Education Maintenance Allowance provides up to £30 a week during term time for 16, 17 and 18 year olds studying in England. 55% of those in receipt of the EMA would have dropped out of college if it were not for this support. But with horse-trading as part of a hung parliament this may be under threat. The Campaign to Save EMAs have produced this video showing just how crucial this programme is for students:

Anand Menon

Professor Anand Menon is director of The UK in a Changing Europe.

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‘Six things to take away from Labour’s Hamilton by-election win’

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Poll: Most Labour members back full reversal of welfare and winter fuel cuts

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