Burnham 'hardhat' policy is 'breakthrough moment'

Summary

Speaking to LBN in October 2025 City of Liverpool College chief executive Elaine Bowker spoke of her frustration that too many parents are still pushing their kids to university instead of technical apprenticeships.

Now new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled a sea change in Government policy on education and skills. Mr Burnham said: "From today, Britain will value the hard hat every bit as much as the graduation cap.

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