Sentences with phrase «sharp elbowed middle»

Similarly, though Michael Gove once talked of challenging the «sharp elbowed middle class parents» in school admissions, though many expect the Tory backbenchers to see that off.

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Indeed, journalist Toby Young, who is setting up one of the first free schools, said the admissions changes would «enable successful free schools and academies to ensure children from low income families aren't crowded out by sharp - elbowed, middle class parents».