Vote for Blair but mind your backs

Article Abstract:

The Labour Party deserves to be elected to power in the UK general election on May 1 1997, but higher education will not necessarily benefit under a Labour Government. The number of vocational courses is likely to rise and cost savings will be made, with student maintenance grants expected to be withdrawn. However, the Labour Party aims to improve health and education services for the poor. Most teachers will vote for Labour, according to a survey by the Times Higher Education Supplement. The Conservatives should not be supported, partly because of the ever-widening wealth gap and corruption among some Members of Parliament.

Editorial, United Kingdom, Elections

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Fatal flaws in the machine

Article Abstract:

It is argued that changes in Britain's social structure mean that the Labour Party will not govern Britain, in the party's present form. The Labour Party was formed in 1900, when 75% of Britain's population were manual workers, as opposed to 36% in 1991. Labour stood for social equality and distribution of wealth. Direct taxation is now substantially less, the trades unions are weaker, and more people own their own homes and are shareholders. This has led to an erosion in Labour's support.

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Swallow whole after dizzying spin

Article Abstract:

Much of Sir Ron Dearing's report on higher education has been sidelined by interest in tuition fee payments. The report suggests that the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) develops a national programme to improve standards in education by the year 2000. Universities and colleges will have to conform to the QAA's requirements if they want to avoid government penalties. Other areas covered by the report are discussed.

Reports, Education, Higher

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