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My critics think speaking fluently is vital for fee-paying pupils, but not for anyone else. Here’s why I reject that | Lucy Powell
The Guardian UK
October 19, 2026
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<p>We are accused of dumbing down, but that’s nonsense: this is levelling up. All the evidence shows helping children articulate improves their life chances</p><ul><li><p>Lucy Powell is UK education secretary and deputy leader of the Labour party</p></li><
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