The meaning of meritocracy

Friday, 9th May 2008


An investigation into class, Eton and the British political system, together with a brief guide to Bullingdonia. Michael Gove adds some perspective on the failings of the state education system. Btw, is there a mystery behind the withdrawal of that notorious group photo? Perhaps, perhaps not.

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