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Misogyny in schools is an epidemic – robust sex education will help the next generation fight back

Plus: The Lead North is up for a national journalism award for our original, in-depth, local stories.

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The Lead North shortlisted in national journalism awards

Our newsletters, read by thousands of subscribers in towns and regions beyond the bright lights in the North of England, receive recognition

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"We're expected to do the impossible": Why are so many teachers quitting?

A lack of funding and rising workload are leaving teachers and students disillusioned - but figures show the tide could be turning.

Jul 12 •

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The Lead Untangles: Will reform of SEND provision just be a cost-cutting measure?

We examine a system in clear need of change - but whether those changes are being done for the right reasons

Jul 11 •

Lauren Crosby Medlicott

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Higher Education is in financial crisis – and a closure could ruin a northern town

Plus: Defections and scandal in this week's Reform Watch, everything our team recommends in the latest The Lead Digest, and more from the North of…

Jul 10 •

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A crucial safety net for Britain's homeowners is facing the scrap heap

Plus: Child poverty is getting worse – what will Labour do about it? And, the NHS ten-year plan tell us your thoughts...

Jul 8 •

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The growing disease of child poverty in the UK and Labour's big lever they can pull to halt it

No early years strategy is credible unless it tackles child poverty head-on.

Jul 8 •

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A year of Labour in power - the report card, part II

How we rated the government on immigration, climate, welfare, foreign affairs, arts and culture, alongside what The Lead's readers had to say on each…

Jul 5 •

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A message from Chris Packham. I'm calling on Parliament to ban fossil fuel advertising, and I need your help.

Writing exclusively for The Lead ahead of the debate in Parliament, we and the broadcasting legend need you to show your MP why action is needed now

Jul 4 •

The Lead Untangles: Labour's 10-year health plan

Will Keir Starmer's plan ape the transformative rollout of 2000 - or ape the Five Year Forward View of 2014?

Jul 4 •

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A year of Labour in power - the report card, part I

We rank how Keir Starmer and the government is performing against a progressive agenda on the economy, NHS, housing and education and you give your…

Jul 3 •

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Labour must look for solutions away from cruel welfare reforms. Council tax reform is just one way.

Plus: Regardless of the welfare vote outcome Starmer and co must listen more + ReformWatch + latest from The Lead North team + The Lead Digest with our…

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