He has seen the SNP hold out for a week before swallowing teachers’ impossibly rosy predicted grades in full – and clearly thinks he can do better.
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We have worked with Ofqual to put in place the best possible system.
The Prime Minister will be rejected by the aspirational working class that voted for him in large numbers if he cannot win this battle.
The Western World has consistently reduced its contribution to these schemes with people making increasingly dangerous journeys.
Singapore, Australia and other countries experienced difficulties; the important thing is learning from these and improving matters.
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom joined the USA in condemning moves to shut down free and fair elections in Hong Kong.
Over the weekend, the Prime Minister warned that keeping “schools closed a moment longer than is absolutely necessary” is “morally indefensible”.
Limiting councils’ discretion could lead to a lot of fuss for little real change. The real problem is a geographically unbalanced economy.
Support small businesses, focus on the skills deficit, have the public sector set a stronger example, and more degree apprenticeships.
Only a small portion don’t care at all about the Union – but a sizeable minority now view it as less important as other political goals.
After a decade of political upheaval, the country is ready for a decade of renewal. It is about time that we followed the example of FDR’s New Deal.
It marks a slight shift from January this year, in which a bullish 92 per cent expected a Tory majority.
Meanwhile the Prime Minister continues to slide down the rankings, falling into the 40s for the first time since taking office.
Last year, the ONS predicted that the population would rise by another three million over the next decade. But home building lags behind.