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We need a system which rewards a young person’s hard work and ability, instead of discriminating on the grounds of class or race, writes Rushanara Ali
From early years through to university, the role of the education system in improving people's lives is at the centre of everything our Committee does, writes Rob Halfon
I am living proof of the power of opportunity. It is now my turn to ensure all children, no matter their background or what obstacles are in the way, are presented with the chance to succeed in life, writes Nadhim Zahawi
Since 2010, progress on social mobility has gone into reverse. The next Labour government will need to implement long-lasting reforms to turn this around, writes Angela Rayner
Damian Hinds describes being Education Secretary as his dream job. But with schools taking matters into their own hands to highlight their under-pressure budgets, and fears of a teacher retention crisis, his department faces some huge challenges. He speaks to Matt Foster
As an ex-white van man who dabbled in amateur dramatics, Ian Chapman never saw himself becoming a Senior Doorkeeper in Parliament. But as he puts his vibrato to good use, he can’t imagine being anywhere else
The UK needs an immigration system that ensures we remain a world leader in science, writes Chris Green
It’s time to show some compassion to thousands of patients who could benefit from medical cannabis, says Paul Flynn
We have a duty to take action and improve employers’ perception of disability, so everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, writes Sarah Newton
From the ‘Women in Politics Hackathon’ to a new youth ambassadors scheme, this week’s activities will be a chance to celebrate our thriving democracy, writes Chloe Smith
To unlock the potential of our health services we must incentivise the uptake of innovation, says George Freeman
The funding boost is welcome – but investment must be accompanied by reform, says Alan Milburn
The Engineering a Better World podcast series from The House magazine and the IET is back for series two! New host Jonn Elledge discusses with parliamentarians and industry experts how technology and engineering can provide policy solutions to our changing world.
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