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NUT: parties vying to be worst for teachers
Teachers urge Labour not to enter bidding war with Tories
The National Union of Teachers (NUT) urged Labour yesterday not to enter a "bidding war" with the Tories to prove who can be the toughest on teachers.
NUT deputy leader Kevin Courtney reserved his verdict on shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt's plans to license teachers until details are revealed on Wednesday.
But he warned Mr Hunt that the "extremely aggressive" tone of reports of his announcement could reverse growing support for Labour among teachers.
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