Jack Rankin

Jack Rankin

Conservative — Windsor

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 March 2026

Debate

Student Loan System

Contribution

On “Newsnight” on 23 February, the Minister for School Standards acknowledged that the student loan system is not perfect, but justified no change by saying the Government face huge pressure and must make tough choices. Given spending choices made since this Government came to power, is not the truth that the political choices that the Minister’s colleagues are talking about include balancing their “Benefits Street” Budget on the back of aspirational graduates?

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