I don't think within that context that there is anything legitimate academic freedom has to fear.

Freedom is contagious. That's why despots fear it so much.

I simply said to them, 'You have got to come back to the table.

I do not think those fears are justified.

We know that the challenge of youth employment is one that needs urgent attention. The development of skills relevant to market demands is a crucial way in which we can address this,

The existing system has many good features but it could be fairer. The existing system is least fair to the poorest students -- that has to change,