I started my nurse training in 2000 as a single mum. When I finished, I had £15,000 of debt—and that was with a bursary. It took me five years to pay it off. People say we should not talk about debt, but we have to talk about it—debt is debt. Students come out with debate. I came out with debt. I sit here listening to people who know nothing about this talking as if they do. It simply is not true.
Education (Student Support)
Proceeding contribution from
Karen Lee
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 May 2018.
It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Education (Student Support).
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