Listen to this story Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe Last week in Liverpool, Andy Burnham told his party that it is time for Britain to have hope again. As Greater Manchester’s mayor for years, he saw what its young people could achieve and how often opportunity depended on their postcode. Now, as prime minister, he has a chance to take the handbrake off the colleges that have the ability to change that. LTE Group works in the communities he knows, and we share his determination to end what he calls the academic bias in our education system and make technical education a respected route into good work. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in