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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan Bunn

Tory faction denies push to ban some students from going to university

PA Wire

A group of MPs has denied wanting to ban many young people from going to university after pushing for restricted access to student loans.

The New Conservatives, which includes members elected since the Brexit referendum, defended a proposal that would block those with low grades from getting student loans in a bid to boost apprenticeships – arguing such people would struggle with academic degrees.

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