National Union of Teachers: Manifesto
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Tony Blair, Prime Minister
Interview 5 June 2001
Question: Apathy towards political parties - especially with young people - has been regarded as a key issue in this election - why are young people apathetic towards political parties?
Phil Willis, Liberal Democrats' Education Spokesman
Interview 5 June 2001
Question: You've called for 17,500 new teachers. Why not find out exactly what the shortage is and then enable the schools to fill the vacancies themselves?
Tuition fees an 'abomination' says Willis
News Article 5 June 2001
The Lib Dem Phil Willis has attacked Labour's record on education with a stinging attack on its policies for students.
William Hague, leader of the Conservative Party
Interview 5 June 2001
Question: How can you square £8 billion worth of tax cuts with a commitment to public services?
Teacher shortages 'a crisis' says May
News Article 4 June 2001
The shortage of teachers in Britain's schools is probably higher than 10,000, the shadow education secretary has said.
Theresa May, Shadow Education Secretary
Interview 3 June 2001
Question: Labour and the Liberal Democrats promise to pump billions more in to education. How much are you going to spend?
Blair takes 'crusade' to Labour's heartlands
News Article 2 June 2001
Tony Blair on Saturday pushed to one side claims that Labour was failing public services by stepping up his "crusade" to put schools and hospitals first.
Minister to announce 'bursar' plans
Press Review 1 June 2001
Blair under fire on health and education
Press Review 1 June 2001
Baroness Diana Warwick, chief executive, Universities UK
Interview 31 May 2001
Question: In 1997 Labour said their first priority was education. How did universities fare?
'A' for effort but could do better - teachers tell Blair
News Article 31 May 2001
The headteachers' union has warned that Tony Blair must try harder at school work in their end of term report.
We'll crusade for schools and health says Blair
News Article 31 May 2001
Tony Blair has issued a rallying call to voters saying he wants a mandate to renew the health and education systems.
UK universities voice student debt concerns
News Article 31 May 2001
Britain's universities need an extra £900 million a year but the perceived burden of student debt may be deterring students, the head of Universities UK has said.
Smith: Private sector role in failing schools
News Article 29 May 2001
Labour education minister Jacqui Smith has said the private sector could help turn around failing schools and improve standards in a second term Labour government.
