The New Conservatives, a group of socially conservative Tory MPs made up predominantly from members elected to the Commons post-Brexit, have proposed encouraging a greater number of apprenticeships, claiming that too many young people are needlessly pursuing academic degrees.
In its latest report, launched yesterday and titled “The New Conservative Plan for Skills,” the group defended proposals to restrict access to student loans, arguing that this move aims to bolster apprenticeships. The MPs assert that individuals with low grades might face difficulties in academic programs.
