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Student Finance (Review)
15 September 2026
Lead MP
Tom Gordon
North Down
Lib Dem
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Education
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Tom Gordon raised concerns about student finance (review) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Moves to require the Secretary of State to review student finance in England, focusing on loan repayment arrangements, thresholds, terms and conditions, and the relationship between loan repayment thresholds and average earnings. Acknowledges the complexity and responsibility of all political parties in the issue. Emphasises the unfairness of the current system, highlighting its negative impact on social mobility and individuals' financial stability.
Tom Gordon
LD
North Down
Calls for a cross-party consensus to address the issue of broken student loans. Criticises the current system for its detrimental effects on social mobility, financial stability, and public services. Emphasises the need for a genuine fix that restores the link between repayment thresholds and earnings, ensures terms are not changed after signing, and addresses existing wrongs. Commends the efforts of Rethink Repayment and other supporters of the Bill.
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