Tag Archives: Jeremy Corbyn

Labour split or Labour unity?

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

This weekend, the case for a Labour split was given prominent coverage in the Observer newspaper. Party members were also able to read a rather more unifying message in an interview with the Labour leader in Labour Today, the party’s … Continue reading →

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Starting to think about a National Education Service

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

The hysterical reaction from some quarters to the election of a new Labour leader has been quite extraordinary. In his first week in post after an overwhelming victory, Jeremy Corbyn has been portrayed as ‘the most dangerous man in Britain’ … Continue reading →

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For a National Education Service

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

Jeremy Corbyn, who is standing for the Labour leadership, is the first leading politician to advocate a National Education Service as far as I know. His speech on this can be read here. So what might an N.E.S look like? … Continue reading →

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