Avoiding Tuition Fees, Losing The Youth Vote.
source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/election_2010/article7102306.ece
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One 'demographic' being talked about is the youth vote and how each party is approaching this group to win votes. However, a senior in the National Union of Students said the main parties are avoiding the issue of tuition fees rises, which has caused criticism from students.
“All of the major parties are seeking to dodge the issue of fees. The Liberal Democrats have wavered on their position; there has been almost an absence of dialogue and certainly no detail from both the Conservatives and Labour parties, conveniently hiding behind the Browne review.”- Aaron Porter quote from the Times.
The article talks about Nick Barr "an economist who helped to design the student loans system" who they say wants a shake up in the fee system, but it sounds like he 'backs' the rise and wants a reduction in the use of grants, so the money can concentrate on A-levels more.
The article also talks about alternative systems that could be used to fund university courses and reduce student repayments. It sounds like the issue needs more clarity for parties on what action they would take and an election would be a perfect time to debate it.
“All of the major parties are seeking to dodge the issue of fees. The Liberal Democrats have wavered on their position; there has been almost an absence of dialogue and certainly no detail from both the Conservatives and Labour parties, conveniently hiding behind the Browne review.”- Aaron Porter quote from the Times.
The article talks about Nick Barr "an economist who helped to design the student loans system" who they say wants a shake up in the fee system, but it sounds like he 'backs' the rise and wants a reduction in the use of grants, so the money can concentrate on A-levels more.
The article also talks about alternative systems that could be used to fund university courses and reduce student repayments. It sounds like the issue needs more clarity for parties on what action they would take and an election would be a perfect time to debate it.
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