EMA Cuts Tell Us All We Need to Know
Monday, 13 December 2010
EMA (Education Maintenance Allowances) don't apply in Scotland.
In England, it gives up to £30 a week to 16-18 year olds from low income families attending further education courses. A Labour Policy, its about paying for kids books, travel and subsistence. To make getting a higher qualification just a bit easier.
Today, the Coalition cut it.
The same week as they are saying its OK for students to build up £36,000 of debt for a four year degree, they pull away the step ladder for the rest. £30 a week really matters, when your folks' can't pay.
Tells us all we need to know about the real agenda.
Cameron and Clegg both come from a highly privileged background. Its showing...
