New year wishes... David Blunkett

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Employers and higher education institutions, as well as parents and students, are beginning to realise that 바카라사이트 artificial divide which has existed in 바카라사이트 past does not help British industry, nor does it improve 바카라사이트 employability of individuals. I believe this is something on which we can develop a consensus in 1996, and one which we in 바카라사이트 Labour party will do our bit to foster.

David Blunkett is Shadow Education Secretary.