Grammar schools are another stick to beat the working class

"I think the prospect of bringing back grammar schools has always been wrong and I've never supported it. And I don't think any Conservative government would have done it." - David Cameron View this email in your browser There's been plenty of talk over the last few days about the return of grammar schools. Are they a vehicle for social mobility or do they just create more division? Our first piece today suggests that even if some kids would benefit from a grammar school education, many more would be left behind. It argues that far from selective schools being a way to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds, they will be used as another stick to beat the working class with. Next up we have a little moral test for you. If you had magical powers which would make Donald Trump disappear, would you use them? Our next piece today suggests that when things get tough even liberals start contemplating anti-democratic measures. It looks at the recent attempted coup in Turkey and the Remainers response to Brexit and asks if a minority of people can see everyone else marching towards disaster, is it more responsible to overrule the collective wisdom of voters? Latest Articles     Grammar schools are another stick to beat the working class   On Aug 09, 2016 10:47 am For every child that makes it to a grammar school, there will be many more left behind Read more... »   Would you make Donald Trump disappear?   On Aug 09, 2016 10:22 am When the going gets tough we start contemplating anti-democratic measures Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   The importance of professional registration   On Aug 09, 2016 08:44 am Professional registration with the Engineering Council provides an internationally recognised standard for competence and commitment, giving the public, employers and clients confidence in engineer's skills. Read more... » Innovation to cut crime and protect victims   On Aug 05, 2016 02:51 pm Electronic Monitoring can be used to track and locate offenders, and is being trialled to tackle the most persistent offenders. Reducing crime, improving efficiency, protecting victims and assisting rehabilitation. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Charity calls for change to law which punishes dogs for how they look The RSPCA is calling for the public to support calls for a Government inquiry into part of the Dangerous Dogs Act which applies breed specific legislation. Read more... »   Unpaid carers may be missing out on tax discount because of misleading government website Lone parents who care for their adult disabled children may be missing out on a valuable tax concession because of misleading information on the government website, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG). Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences