Jas Athwal

Jas Athwal

Labour — Ilford South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026

Debate

Student Loan Repayment Plans

Contribution

I agree with my hon. Friend; we must be clear where the blame lies. It is not fair that a system created by one party and enabled by another is now presided over by my own party, who will clear up the mess. The system burdens millions, such as my hon. Friend, with balances they may never clear. It follows the letter of the principle while violating its spirit. Many believe that the plan 2 loans system is predatory, regressive and kills graduates’ ambitions with stressful spiralling interest.

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