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The BBC’s education editor role should not be scrapped | Letters

The Guardian UK Wednesday 28 October 2026, 17:58 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read
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The broadcaster’s decision speaks volumes about BBC priorities and the state of public dialogue, says David Blunkett. Plus a letter by Richard BourneCan I add my voice to the expression of considerable disquiet at the BBC’s proposal to eliminate the post of education editor, instead combining responsibility with that of social affairs (BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move, 22 October). These two distinct areas of public life are critical to our understanding –...

The broadcaster’s decision speaks volumes about BBC priorities and the state of public dialogue, says David Blunkett. Plus a letter by Richard Bourne

Can I add my voice to the expression of considerable disquiet at the BBC’s proposal to eliminate the post of education editor, instead combining responsibility with that of social affairs (BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move, 22 October). These two distinct areas of public life are critical to our understanding – under the remit of the BBC charter – to educate and inform, as well as entertain.

The requirement to take education seriously surely requires someone with deep understanding of this complex area, which affects every single person in the country: from the moment they’re born, all the way through lifelong learning and the current challenges of artificial intelligence and robotics.

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