'We're not bringing back stupid' insists Lucy Powell as she defends Labour's education reforms - and dubs her Whitehall team the 'Department for Hope'
- Posted on September 27, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Education Secretary Lucy Powell addresses Labour's education agenda at the party conference, firmly rejecting Conservative accusations of educational standards decline. Powell emphasizes her government's commitment to raising academic rigor and student achievement, characterizing her department as a catalyst for positive institutional transformation. The speech highlights Labour's strategic priorities in modernizing schools while maintaining educational excellence, presenting a counterargument to opposition criticism regarding curriculum quality and pedagogical approaches.
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'We're not bringing back stupid' insists Lucy Powell as she defends Labour's education reforms - and dubs her Whitehall team the 'Department for Hope'
In a speech to her party's annual conference in Liverpool, the Education Secretary hit back at Tory claims she is 'dumbing down' the country's schools.
