Francis Beckett
Articles by Francis Beckett
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Politics
Clem Attlee's secret lady friend
- 28 February 2000
100 years of Labour - Francis Beckett on the surprising relationship between an ex-PM and a young American
Politics
The triumph of the spin machines
- 21 February 2000
More failing schools, more need for private sector help. So the official press releases would have you believe. But Francis Beckettfinds a different story
Politics
To end selection, first solve a puzzle
- 07 February 2000
Ministers have allowed parents to vote for the eleven-plus's abolition - provided they negotiate an obstacle course. Francis Beckettreports
Politics
More bang for the buck? Prove it!
- 31 January 2000
Focus on education - Francis Beckettasks if private schools really do give better value than the state sector
Politics
Privatisation threatens more schools
- 15 November 1999
In deepest Tory Surrey, something odd is afoot. Francis Beckett advises us to watch closely
Politics
How to boost supermarket profits
- 11 October 1999
Big companies boast of their generosity in providing computers for schools. But what's in it for them? More than you may think, reports Francis Beckett
Politics
Revealed: how I betrayed my country
- 27 September 1999
Francis Beckettisn't waiting for more KGB files to be opened. He has decided to come clean now on the secrets he gave to a Russian called Boris
Politics
Business takes Blunkett for a ride
- 30 August 1999
Half-price entrance to aquariums and free tickets to a water park: is that the best private enterprise can do for education action zones? By Francis Beckett
Politics
How to waste a large sum of money
- 19 July 1999
A council gets £250,000 to spend on schools. For books? Teachers? Er, no. By Francis Beckett
Politics
The real Chris Woodhead scandal
- 26 April 1999
Francis Beckett blows the whistle on the chief inspector: not for his sex life, but for the damage he does to any hopes of higher school standards
