In the Tories austerity era a new approach is needed to ensure deprived pupils are not left behindLost beneath the waves of the terrible floods this Christmas was coverage of another startlingly depressing tale. New research from the Fabian Society revealed the prospect of significantly sharper inequality heading Britain’s way. And with cuts falling disproportionately on single parents,this means the number of children living in poverty will rise from [pdf] 2.5 million (19%) to 4.4 million (28%) by 2030.
The combination of the Conservatives’ austerity agenda and accelerating socioeconomic trends means inequality remains the defining political issue of contemporary Britain. But since the general election, both the Labour frontbench and government ministers have been far too soundless on the subject.
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Source: theguardian.com