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The quote argues that grammar schools label and shame children because of where they come from, rather than judging them by ability. It presents selection in education as unfair because it reflects social background more than talent.
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Originally said in English.
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About Angela Rayner
British politician and trade unionist
Angela Rayner is a British politician and trade unionist. Born in 1980, she has been the Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne since 2015. She is known for her senior roles in the Labour Party and in government, including Deputy Leader of the party and Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Rayner has served as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, first from 2024 to 2025 and again from 2026. She is described as a socialist and as part of Labour's soft left, placing her firmly within the party's moderate left tradition.
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