Letter: I think we can all agree we need no more Prime Ministers that went to Eton

If you can afford to send your kids to private school that’s your choice. We couldn’t afford it.
By Jayne Grayson
Published 6th Mar 2024, 00:00 BST
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Our son sat exams for private school and got offered a place but when push came to shove he decided he didn’t want to go.

To be truthful, I was relieved as I am not a big fan of them – the state schools should be as good as private schools, not second best.

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However, I think we could all agree we need no more Prime Ministers that went to Eton.

A letter this week about the number of Prime Ministers who've been Eton.A letter this week about the number of Prime Ministers who've been Eton.
A letter this week about the number of Prime Ministers who've been Eton.

Jayne Grayson

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