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Theresa May sets out plans for new wave of grammar schools

Theresa May has set out plans for a new generation of selective grammar schools, as part of a drive to make Britain "the great meritocracy of the world".

The Prime Minister was accused of "putting the clock back" by chief schools inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw, who warned that a return to grammars would halt momentum towards better results in the state system.

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Farron: May's education policy 'regressive and divisive'

Tim Farron said the prime minister's grammar schools policy is 'flawed'. Credit: PA

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has said Theresa May's plans for new grammar schools is "regressive".

He tweeted: "This education policy is flawed and muddled. It is regressive and divisive. It's an ideological shake up when it's not needed."

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