Tory plan to 'restore' exams
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Conservatives outline plans to raise exam standards, undermining proposals for a diploma announced by Mike Tomlinson.
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The Tories have pledged to reverse defence cuts and reinstate any regiments that are scrapped under a Ministry of Defence review.
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David Cameron is urged to shift to traditional Tory policies following a surge in the polls by Labour.
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The Conservatives have promised to give parents greater choice of schools. Their "pupil passport" idea is similar to a scheme in Sweden, as BBC education correspondent Mike Baker reports.
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Tony Blair talks to business leaders about new proposals for a major shake-up of the English exam system.
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The Tories are expected to propose tax cuts while the Lib Dems will outline their key themes for the election.
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The Conservatives promise better school discipline and more choice for parents.
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The Conservatives would return to a system in which only a fixed proportion of A-level students got top grades.
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The Conservatives would offer students cash incentives to study maths, science and languages, Michael Howard says.
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BOURNEMOUTH, England Conservative Party leader Michael Howard is trying to turn next year&#39;s expected national elections in Britain into a battle of trust and credibility.
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Pupils should be allowed to study a wider range of subjects for longer, the Conservatives will say.
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Former deputy Tory leader, calls for return to the 'soul' of the party, with focus on tax, Europe and marriage.
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Conservative leader David Cameron Tuesday faced a fresh call to restore the party&#39;s &quot;soul&quot; by returning to Thatcherite policies.
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The biggest proposed overhaul of Britain's education system in 60 years was unveiled Monday, including a plan to replace the wave of standardized tests for high-school students with a single diploma system.
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Tory leader prepares to talk tough to the grammar school rebels.
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The Ridings School in Halifax is put back in special measures after a critical Oftsed report.
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Head teachers say the system of external exams in England and Wales is "out of control" and needs reform.