Brexit is important, but this election must also be about education, argues Dr Mary Bousted

After promising 17 times that she would not call a General Election, Theresa May, did a U-turn. Spooked, perhaps, by the prospect of what are, undoubtedly, going to be very tough Brexit negotiations, she decided, while walking in Wales, that she should go to the country. Her mantra of strong and stable government is repeated at every opportunity. Thus, and not so subtly, she reinforces her position that this is a one issue election, and the issue is Brexit.

Of course, Brexit, or more accurately, on what terms the UK negotiates a deal to leave the EU, is a hugely important issue and one with potentially the most serious consequences for the UK.

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