The next edition of the politics newsletter is currently in the process of being written. The topics sound absolutely fascinating. Hope to share with @WalkerWorcester as I am positive he will find it stimulating.
Some members of year 13 are taking part in a series of sessions to find out about US amendments. Once prepared the are taking part in a debate with students from the UK and US
Nine months ago today - on Jan. 6, 2021 - an angry mob attacked the U.S. Capitol. I walked around the complex today and it was very calm. As you know, the perimeter security fence is gone - at least for now.
Politics, it's everywhere. Whether you are angry or happy, the HGV licences, N.I rises, fuel, vaccinations and school examinations affect you! Find out how parliament works, where power lies and what you can do. #alevelpolitics
Congratulations!
Now some fairer funding and increase in schools budgets please. Overhaul of the exams system - let's make it about becoming an expert in the subject and not a conveyer belt of exams reliant on rote learning.
Delighted to be appointed by @borisjohnson to join @Nadhimzahawi at @educationgovuk as Minister for Schools - an enormous challenge and a huge opportunity to level up & support the next generation
Surely now is the time to get into Politics and shout and be angry.
Support for N.I rise to lay for social care is welcomed by many but the impact on businesses, education, graduates is disproportionate to many. Talk of job losses by the Tory party. Tough times for all
I'll admit I've gone off the boil on keeping up to speed with US politics, it was much easier when Trump tweeted all the time.
Any book recommendations I should dip into over the next year?
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab:
"Do we know if the crowd has thinned out yet because of the terrorist attack? Thought it was extraordinary they all stayed…"
I’m a salaried GP. Just home after a 14.5h day. we have > 40 pt contacts + referrals, results, letters, scripts, admin. Yet right wing press is dripping with anti NHS bile. NHS is broken due to marketisation & privatisation & cuts. NOT due to staff/ageing population/immigrants!