Academics are among the thousands of candidates hoping to win a seat in the House of Commons this May. Melanie Newman spoke to would-be MPs from each of the three main political parties about why they have decided to run for national office
Investigation notes weak statistical work and misrepresentations of results but finds ‘no evidence of any impropriety’ by researchers. Zo? Corbyn reports
Manifesto targets ‘wasteful quango’ for the chop, announces phased abolition of tuition fees and promises end to 50 per cent participation target. Melanie Newman reports
Labour reaffirms STEM commitment but abandons 50 per cent participation in favour of 75 per cent objective via foundation degrees, apprenticeships and technical training. Rebecca Attwood reports