The twenty-first article in a new series on ConHome about how government might be made smaller, taxpayers better off and and society stronger – through strong families, better schools and good jobs.
Revulsion at the thought of slavery should be something to unite, not divide, the whole of mankind.
No-one will argue that Britain is perfect, but it has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. Why should this progress be ignored?
Not only would doing otherwise expose teachers and pupils to unacceptable risk, but the political backlash could be immense.
The Prime Minister has stated that because of the long gestation period there will be time for consultation: this is essential. The A Level system is certainly not perfect, but neither is it completely broken.