Labour Campaign for Free Education issues call for alternative to tuition fees
A number of MPs have signed a statement calling for the party to support free university education. In total,…
Higher Education Funding
Full text: Miliband’s speech pledging tuition fees cut
Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, in a speech at Leeds College of Music, said: Today…
Labour confirm pledge to slash tuition fees by a third in email to supporters
As expected, Labour have today confirmed that they pledge to cut tuition fees from £9,000 to £6,000 a…
Are Labour going to pay for fees cut by reversing pension tax breaks?
Labour are expected to reveal their policy on tuition fees shortly (possibly as soon as next week), but…
Mandelson warns that any tuition fees cut cannot mean reduced HE funding
Peter Mandelson, the Labour Cabinet minister responsible for universities before the last election, will today weigh into the…
Byrne says he would “love free education” but isn’t going to “make a promise that is not deliverable”
Liam Byrne, Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills, has said that he would “love free education” but didn’t…
“The status quo is unsustainable, costly and hidden” – Balls speaks out on higher education funding
Labour are yet to announce their policy regarding funding of higher education (HE). Back in 2011 Ed Miliband…
20 ways to make Britain better – 3. Reducing tuition fees to below £3000, at no cost
What is the best way to pay for higher education? General taxation, student loans, or a graduation tax?…
