The arguments continue over higher education at Westminster. Labour introduced tution fees, and now the Con Dems want to triple them. It is undoubtedly the case, whatever spin politicians want to put on it, that these costs will be a major disincentive to students from poorer families - that's why I'm writing about it here. Despite all the policies aimed at helping the poorest in our society, the gap between rich and poor has never been wider. But beyond that, this whole controversy has raised the question of trust within politics. The Lib Dems were elected on a pledge to oppose tuition fees. Now their leaders are voting in favour of them! This article by Jim Gordon sums up the sad state of affairs we have reached in our public life.
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