The Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Greens, the Scottish National Party (SNP), and Plaid Cymru are the six main political parties in the UK, representing millions of citizens.
In this thinkpiece, the Lifelong Education Institute explores how the subjects of education and skills were discussed at these parties’ conferences in September and October 2023.
It evaluates the diverse policy positions espoused across the political landscape and considers their principal areas of focus and consideration.
It concludes with key reflections on the main areas of consensus across the parties in opposition, and how the issues discussed by these politicians look set to shape future advances in UK lifelong learning policy.
