But Professor Arthur was reprimanded by Kevin Brennan (pictured),
the former shadow schools minister, who said: «It's interesting that, having blamed the Labour party for current Tory education policy, he's taking advantage of it by opening a free school in Birmingham, which is very interesting rhetorical gymnastics.»
Not exact matches
Conservatives also said they were optimistic about unseating Nottingham MPs Lilian Greenwood, a
former shadow transport secretary, and Coaker, the
former schools minister.
Despite this, the
former shadow education secretary Lucy Powell saw her majority in Manchester Central increase and Mike Kane, the
shadow schools minister also kept his seat.
Mr Brennan, who submitted the question in his
former role as
shadow schools minister, said: «It is a totally bizarre situation.
Cardiff West MP and
former teacher Kevin Brennan will continue as
shadow schools minister, while Yvonne Fovargue, the MP for Makerfield, will retain responsibility for further education and skills as
shadow education
minister.
Lucy Powell, the
former shadow education secretary, saw her majority in Manchester Central increased, while Mike Kane, the
shadow schools minister, also retained his seat.