Downing Street refuses to rule out lifting ban on new grammar schools

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Downing Street refused four times on Monday morning to rule out lifting the ban on new grammar schools in England.

Technology minister Chris Philp, MP for Croydon South, said he has been backing existing grammar schools in the neighbouring borough of Sutton to create “satellite” sites which is allowed under existing laws.

 

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