Conservatives will never win by being Reform UK–lite
Justine Greening
The Tories’ ‘stop the boats’ plan is doomed to be exploited by rival parties, while Labour has made levelling up its own
November 2023
Ofsted’s ‘simplistic judgments’ no longer fit for purpose, schools experts warn
Former ministers and leaders agree that inspections in England resulting in one-word summaries need to be reviewed
October 2023
Rishi Sunak’s risky rhetoric has alienated my party – and left the door open to Keir Starmer
Justine Greening
A significant number of Tory members and MPs do not want this version of conservatism, says former Conservative MP Justine Greening
July 2023
‘Anti-levelling up’: Tory former education secretary criticises PM’s university plan
Justine Greening says proposal to cut numbers on ‘low-value’ courses would affect less privileged students
May 2023
True equality is an idea the Tories just don’t get
Letters: JJustine Greening’s proposed solution to the government’s unpopularity at the recent local elections does not impress Henry Thompson, Philip Smith and Ben Kenyon
December 2022
Ex-Tory minister attacks Sunak plan to limit foreign student numbers
Justine Greening argues against move to restrict number of international students at British universities
April 2021
Role call: the former ministers who found private sector jobs
The Greensill affair shows how some of David Cameron’s appointees have been among the most enthusiastic corporate jobseekers. Here’s the list...
February 2021
UK government criticised over plans to oversee free speech at universities
Justine Greening downplays the proposals, while Labour’s David Blunkett accuses the government of playing identity politics
January 2021
Coalition of child experts urge inquiry into UK's Covid crisis
A letter to the Observer calls for an urgent review of the long-term impact of lockdowns and school closures on a generation
August 2020
Justine Greening: exams crisis could be Boris Johnson's Black Wednesday
Justine Greening hits out at ministers over A-level awards process
October 2019
The Guardian view on election 2019: it’s about Brexit above all
Editorial: The retirement of so many centrist Tories is a reminder that theirs has now become the Brexit party in all but name
September 2019
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow
Boris Johnson to table motion for election after failed vote – as it happened
Justine Greening’s decision to quit shows Tory centrists are running out of options
Gaby Hinsliff
August 2019
Caroline Lucas apologises for omitting BAME women from proposal
Caroline Lucas calls for emergency female cabinet to block no-deal Brexit
May 2019
Andrew Mitchell and Justine Greening back calls for foreign loan transparency
Former international development secretaries among 50 British MPs urging introduction of tighter regulations on disclosure
April 2019
Amber Rudd allies play down rumours of Boris Johnson leadership pact
Pensions secretary thought to have not yet decided on backing any candidate
February 2019
School lessons to cover sexting, FGM and mental health
Department for Education unveils fresh guidelines for sex and health lessons in England
