Ian Swales to vote against tuition fee rise
November 25, 2010 11:15 AM
Redcar MP Ian Swales has today confirmed his intention to vote against the proposed rise in university tuition fees.
He said "People who know me will not be surprised by this announcement and I made the position clear to local party colleagues last week. I think it's time to end public speculation.''
"In recent weeks I have been talking to the NUS, local students, universities, employers and other constituents to make sure that everyone's voice has been heard in this debate.''
"I have met with Vince Cable to discuss the proposed changes, and believe that he has done a good job in improving on the Browne review's recommendations. This scheme is more progressive with 20% of students expected to be better off than they are now. However I can't support raising the fee cap up to £9,000 per year.''
"I think it was wrong for Labour to introduce tuition fees and top-up fees when they promised not to. Equal access to education is a fundamental principle in which I have always believed.''
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