Two weeks ago, to mark the launch of their brand new party headquarters, the Conservatives held a closed door event with the last Tory leader to win a majority at a general election. Sir John Major was there to launch an apprenticeship scheme. He also addressed the packed room setting out a “moral mission” for the Conservative Party. He said:
“Education reform to make sure that people are being better educated in order to maximise their abilities, Opportunity, by creating jobs. And we should bear in mind that – when we are creating jobs and wish people to move around the country and take those jobs – they need houses to move to as well.”
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