Minister blasts ‘skewed’ media reaction to social mobility commissioner

Universities minster Michelle Donelan has today blasted the “skewed” media reaction to social mobility commissioner Katharine Birbalsingh’s remarks in a speech to the Policy Exchange think tank.

Donelan said the speech “made the case for a broader view of social mobility,” and that while “it’s an absolute incredible achievement and everybody should be reaching for the stars and going after their goals. Equally, if you’re the first in your family to go and get an apprenticeship, that’s just as good.”