Quote by Michael Gove

Labor, under their current leadership, want to be the Downtown Abbey party when it comes to educational opportunity. They think working class children should stick to the station in life they were born into - they should be happy to be recognized for being good with their hands and not presume to get above themselves.

Labor, under their current leadership, want to be the Downto

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This quote criticizes the leadership of the Labor party for their stance on educational opportunities. The quote suggests that the party believes in perpetuating social hierarchies and limiting upward mobility for working-class children. It implies that the Labor party views these children as being better suited for manual labor and discourages them from aspiring to achieve higher social status through education. The quote uses the reference to Downton Abbey, a British period drama known for its portrayal of social class distinctions, to emphasize this viewpoint.

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