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Ex-Ministers' Critique of UK Education System

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Former UK ministers Tony Blair, Alan Milburn, and Rishi Sunak criticize the education system for failing to prepare students for life, emphasizing the need for financial literacy and practical skills.

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Former UK ministers Tony Blair, Alan Milburn, and Rishi Sunak criticize the education system for failing to prepare students for life, emphasizing the need for financial literacy and practical skills.

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