Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.
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"If someone earning an MP's salary still isn't likely to repay their student loan in full, what chance does someone on a much lower income have?"
— Tom Gordon , Politician
"The interest rate on those loans was 'egregious' and the issue was at the top of her in-tray."
— Lucy Powell , Politician
Key People
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Conservative shadow education secretary who criticized the government's plans for social media regulation.
Lucy Powell is Labour's deputy leader, discussing the party's energy policies concerning North Sea drilling.
The education spokeswoman for the Liberal Democrats.
Founder of campaign group Rethink Repayment.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
A Liberal Democrat MP who signed the letter regarding student loans.
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More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.
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