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Starmer promises to look at making student loans 'fairer'

AI-curated by Q²N · Updated February 26, 2026

Labour leader Keir Starmer has committed to reviewing the current student loan system, which has been criticized for creating a 'debt trap' for graduates. This statement comes in response to concerns raised by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who highlighted the financial burdens faced by students after graduation. Starmer's pledge aims to address the growing dissatisfaction with the existing loan framework and explore potential reforms to make student loans more equitable. The discussion around student debt is becoming increasingly relevant as graduates navigate their financial futures in a challenging economic landscape.

  • Starmer promises to review the student loan system.
  • Concerns about student loans being a 'debt trap' for graduates.
  • Kemi Badenoch criticizes the current financial framework.
  • Discussion on making loans fairer for students.
  • Increasing relevance of student debt issues in the economy.
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