2024-07-08
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UK sector welcomes new PM Keir Starmer as Labour storms Westminster
UK Education Sector Reacts to New PM Keir Starmer
UK sector welcomes new PM Keir Starmer as Labour storms Westminster
The UK sector has welcomed the Labour Party's election victory, expressing hope for a more constructive relationship with the new government. Leaders from NCUK and London Higher congratulated Keir Starmer and emphasized the potential for collaboration to grow the economy and widen opportunities. They also called for policy clarity, mainly on financial sustainability and regulation. Vicky Lewis of Vicky Lewis Consulting highlighted the need for universities to demonstrate their role in addressing challenges. Bridget Phillipson, the incoming education secretary, emphasized the contribution of international students and the choice of a brighter future by the British people. Despite Labour's low share of the vote in student-heavy seats, the party's win signals a shift towards a more collaborative approach to international education.
