Tony's cronies: the A-list

Article Abstract:

The people who have been close associates of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair during his first year in office have generally been those with whom he was already known to have close links. They include Alastair Campbell, his press secretary, Minister without Portfolio Peter Mandelson and Lord Chancellor Lord Irvine. Leading political advisers include Philip Gould, who played a key role in the Labour party's 1992 election campaign, Angi Hunter, who is responsible for presentation and planning, and Solicitor General Charles Falconer.

Blair, Tony, Behavior

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No time to think things through

Article Abstract:

Educational researchers in the UK are finding it very hard to win research or development work from government departments. Contracts are often only short term, and the results of the research are often not used properly. This causes the researchers to feel insecure about their career, and it also stops research from having an influence on future education policy and teaching. Researchers at all levels find it impossible to plan ahead, as funding often becomes available only at very short notice.

Management, Educational research

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An extremely select spot

Article Abstract:

There have been mixed reactions to plans by Buckinghamshire County Council to build the UK's first purpose-built grammar school for 30 years in Milton Keynes. Many people in the town are in favour of selective education, but a survey of parents indicated that two-thirds would prefer to see another comprehensive school built, rather than a grammar school. Opponents of the scheme believe that it will devalue the work of the existing comprehensive schools in the town.

Planning, Schools, Public schools, Public opinion, Milton Keynes, England, Comprehensive high schools, Comprehensive schools

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