How the Tories pushed universities to the brink of disaster
Over the past 14 years, the Conservative dream of a free market in higher education has collided with the harsh reality of austerity and the cultural resentment of the radical right – driving some institutions close to bankruptcy. By William Davies
July 4, 202429m 22s
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Over the past 14 years, the Conservative dream of a free market in higher education has collided with the harsh reality of austerity and the cultural resentment of the radical right – driving some institutions close to bankruptcy. By William Davies. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/longreadpod">theguardian.com/longreadpod</a>
Topics
UniversitiesDavid CameronGeorge OsborneAndrew AdonisPeter MandelsonJohn BrowneSuella BravermanPolitics