Sentences with phrase «new generation of grammar schools»

In a major embarrassment, the Prime Minister has ditched plans to means test the winter fuel allowance, introduce a new generation of grammar schools and end the triple lock on pensions.

But the Liberal Democrats have attacked the Tory proposals, saying they would allow middle - class parents to create a new generation of grammar schools in wealthy areas.

An official announcement is yet to be made, but the Telegraph published another article at the beginning of August that claimed May was «planning to launch a new generation of grammar schools by scrapping the the ban on them imposed almost 20 years ago».

The ban was introduced by Tony Blair's Labour government in 1998, but the Sunday Telegraph reported that Prime Minister Theresa May planned to launch a new generation of grammar school by scrapping the ban.

The decision is regarded to be setting the stage for the Prime Minister's determination to introduce a new generation of grammar schools.

Theresa May had originally wanted to create a new generation of grammar schools, but was forced to drop the plans after losing her Commons majority in last year's snap general election.

As well as the commitment on funding, the Conservative manifesto reiterates plans to create a new generation of grammar schools.

This funding promise sets a clear political direction of travel - making a priority of more free schools and paving the way for a new generation of grammar schools.