January 8, 2008...9:11 am

In “The Thick of It”

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Writing about http://caseyleaver.wordpress.com/2007/11/27/red-arrows-daily-mirror-successful-public-affairs/

and http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7175513.stm

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Well, when is an Early Day Motion not an Early Day Motion?

Today David Willets, the Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities & Skills, will put a motion opposing the withdrawal of funding for “equivalent or lower qualification students” to the House of Commons.

We are wondering whether this has led to the suspension of the EDM…  probably something to do with political rules and procedure?

I am really quite surprised about how effective the University leadership, press and public affairs folks have been at keeping this potentially parochial issue so high profile - a big congratulations to them!

I’m wondering whether we can watch live on BBC Parliament?

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