There have been hints from the Labour party, who are suggesting that if they are to win the general election they will abolish university tuition fees.
Jeremy Corbyn told reporters today that he had “some stuff in his pocket” regarding higher education, but was not going to give much more away until the manifesto launch next week.
“You’ll have to wait for the manifesto. I know you’re desperate for it and I’ve got some stuff in my pocket, but, sorry, I’m not allowed to give it to you. Is that alright? Do you mind? Can you cope with the excitement?”
Footage has also emerged of John McDonnell at an event two weeks ago, telling the audience that “It’s not a commodity to be bought and sold,”
“So we want to introduce – just as the Attlee government with Nye Bevan introduced the National Health Service – we want to introduce a ‘National Education Service’
“Free at the point of need throughout life. And that means ending the cuts in the schools at primary and secondary level. It means free childcare. It means free school training when you need it throughout life.
“And yes it means scrapping tuition fees once and for all so we don’t burden our kids with debt for the future.” he added.
The Labour Party have maintained they would be able to afford these changes if they increase corporation tax from 19 percent to a rate of 26 percent by 2021-22. Smaller businesses who earn less than £300,000 would see their corporation tax rates rise to 21 percent.
Whilst Labour is behind the Conservatives in the polls, the left-wing party is more popular among the student population. According to a poll last week, the party enjoy 55 percent of support among students.
The Labour manifesto will be released next week.