"A real, deep sickness for my generation" | Oli Dugmore and Jo Swinson debate student loan system

New Statesman Digital Editor Oli Dugmore and former Liberal Democrat Leader Jo Swinson debate student debt, the experience of graduates paying interest on a plan 2 student loan and comments made by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves describing the student loan system as "fair". #politics #ukpolitics #politicalnews #bbc #bbcnewsnight #bbcpolitics #bbcnews #bbcnewsnight #newsnight #victoriaderbyshire #studentloans #rachelreeves #plan2studentloan #university A Department for Education spokesperson said: “These loans were designed and implemented by the previous government. This government is reforming the student finance system to deliver a fairer deal for students in the future, including by re-introducing targeted maintenance grants. “We’re making the tough but fair decisions needed to protect taxpayers and students. Lower-earning graduates will continue to be protected, with any outstanding loan and interest written off at the end of the loan term." Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006... X:   / bbcnewsnight   TikTok:   / newsnightbbc   Instagram:   / newsnightbbc   Facebook:   / bbcnewsnight   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bbcnewsnight...