When asked which measures would most
likely improve social mobility and help disadvantaged young people get on in life, almost half of respondents (47 per cent) chose «high - quality teaching in comprehensive schools», ahead of two social mobility policies adopted by the main parties in the recent election.
Jonathan Simons, head of education at the right - leaning think tank Policy Exchange, said: «Given all the candidates have mentioned the importance of
social mobility and
improving life outcomes, and given Gove's previous role, it is
likely to give education a welcome prominence in this campaign.»