Planet Normal

Labour’s Marxist attack on education

Jan 23, 2025
Katherine Birbalsingh, headteacher of Michaela Community School and a prominent advocate for education reform, discusses her open letter to the Education Secretary and the ideological battle in education. She highlights the remarkable successes of her academy school and critiques government threats to its autonomy. Birbalsingh addresses the impact of Marxist ideologies on education, the importance of school uniforms for student safety, and the urgent need for high educational standards as a response to these challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Southport Trial

  • Alison Pearson was supposed to record from Liverpool, covering a trial.
  • The suspect pleaded guilty, and details emerged suggesting the attacks could be terrorism.
INSIGHT

Distraction Tactics

  • Liam Halligan feels discussions about Elon Musk's tweets distract from important issues like grooming gangs.
  • He believes these gangs should be called child rape gangs.
ANECDOTE

Southport Killings

  • Three girls, Elsie, Alice, and Beebe, were killed in Southport.
  • Pearson believes the government attempted to downplay the incident and deflect from possible terrorist motives.
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