Strikes best tribute to Estelle Morris
The liberal broadsheets have all but canonised Estelle Morris, following her resignation as Education Secretary. Raised on Manchester council estate, went to a local school, failed her "A" levels, taught at a tough comprehensive, understood teachers. Some readers no doubt were taking in by this and requested handkerchiefs to wipe away their tears. Most people who work in schools were looking for a sick bucket into which they could throw up. by Liam Conway The Guardian wheeled out Polly Toynbee to pour on the sugar coating. "There was real shock and sorrow at Estelle Morris's resignation, with...