Education Secretary Lucy Powell’s bold claim that Tory education reforms caused one million young people to fall out of work, education, or training is sparking fierce backlash. Critics call her “delusional,” pointing to rising youth unemployment under Labour — which climbed above the EU average since July — blaming instead Labour’s tax hikes and regulations. Meanwhile, a broader debate rages over whether vocational education should replace academic rigor, with warnings that ditching core subjects could undermine future success — even as both sides agree the path forward remains deeply contested.
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