Rishi Sunak promises to replace ‘rip-off degrees’ with 100,000 new apprenticeships
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRishi Sunak has pledged to create 100,000 more apprenticeships a year by shutting down “rip-off degrees” as he battles to remain in No 10.
The Prime Minister wants to see the worst-performing university courses replaced with high-skilled apprenticeships if the Conservatives stay in power after the General Election.
He said his party is offering young people “the employment opportunities and financial security they need to thrive” as he seeks to narrow Labour’s double-digit lead in the polls.
Sir Keir Starmer’s party said the policy is “laughable” after the Tories “presided over a halving of apprenticeships for young people”. READ MORE: Family's urgent appeal after mum found covered in blood in Turkey hotel room Labour is setting its sights on tackling NHS backlogs, with Sir Keir detailing first steps to clear waits of more than 18 weeks within five years of taking office.
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