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actually the education budget (in real terms) peaked in 2011 and has been flat since then.
by sgt101 5y ago
actually the education budget (in real terms) peaked in 2011 and has been flat since then.
- LatteLazy 5y agoYeah, new labour actually did well until 2011. Since then it's fallen in cash terms I believe? I should have said "a decade". https://ifs.org.uk/publications/14369 https://ifs.org.uk/publications/14369 This is without accounting for any of the other factors: closure of special needs schools, forcing more kids to stay longer and take all classes, banning expulsions, etc. We also spent a tonne of money on things like Academies and other political pet projects.