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MICHAEL GOVE: Burnham's Labour doesn't believe in aspiration, just the soft bigotry of low expectations. From education to home ownership, their message to the working class is... know your place
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Andy Burnham is the Mayor of Greater Manchester and a prominent figure in the Labour Party, having previously served as a cabinet minister under former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The concept of the "soft bigotry of low expectations" refers to the idea that certain groups, often from disadvantaged backgrounds, are held back by a lack of faith in their ability to succeed. This phrase has been used in the context of education policy, suggesting that some approaches can inadvertently limit opportunities for social mobility.
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MICHAEL GOVE: Burnham's Labour doesn't believe in aspiration, just the soft bigotry of low expectations. From education to home ownership, their message to the working class is... know your place
When Andy Burnham ascends the No 10 staircase to the flat above, he finds the portraits of his predecessors looking down on him.
31 Jul, 22:51