Oh, quite. And I can rationalise the pledge-to-monarch-as-abstract-embodiment-of-nation. But I'm not sure it's a great look. Makes Britain look a bit daft. Makes Charles look like an entitl… (View Post)

Many people do have kids at state schools though and know just how few places there are, and don't relish a sudden influx of new kids. I think that polling is typical of the answers you get to a… (View Post)

Well Labour appear to be guessing that that number will be zero. The majority of private schools expect not to survive. These are not money-making organisations, these are run at break-even levels. H… (View Post)

It's not revenue positive though. The money they raise will have to be spent out on state education for those forced out of the private sector. It's a rare all-costs-no-benefits policy. It … (View Post)

Have you read that article? It appears to be the state of Florida saying certain books aren't appropriate in state schools. It's hardly outlawing them. And it's only happening because … (View Post)