From the railways to the World Wide Web, Britain has been bringing people closer together for centuries, driving up living standards, and… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
After college, the world of work appealed but in the end the idea of leaving home and the excitement of university won… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Our universities are among the best you'll find anywhere in the world. The quality and reputation we offer is one of the… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
We are a nation of internationalists. We are a country of ground-breaking innovation, unrivalled creativity and rich talent that makes a difference… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Some of the most fundamental beliefs in our world view have evolved from British universities. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
For a lad growing up in Scarborough, Bradford was the most exotic and exciting place in the whole world. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Coronavirus has caused huge disruption and heartache across the world. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Politicians complaining about criticism is like fishermen complaining about the sea. It is the world in which we live. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
The world's patience with Putin's repeated pattern of malign behaviour has worn thin. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Since the Second World War, the British Armed Forces have excelled at every challenge assigned to them in theatres across the globe.… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Free speech underpins our democratic society and our universities have a long and proud history of being places where students and academics can express… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
I will continue to put the safety and wellbeing of pupils, students and staff at the heart of all decision making. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
All schools should provide a safe learning environment, and everyone in them should be able to go about their business without fear of intimidation… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
I always think about my friends who I went to school, college and university with and I know for so many of them school… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Outside the classroom, the use of mobile phones distracts from healthy exercise and good old-fashioned play. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Labour's frankly dangerous plan to scrap Ofsted would see children less safe. Their policy of abolishing all primary assessments would remove accountability. Their abolition… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Our teachers are incredibly hardworking and dedicated professionals. Having to deal with unruly pupils and disruption on a daily basis adds to their workload… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
I remain optimistic that with the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine, 2021 will be the year we overcome coronavirus. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Rather than manufacturing offences from the past, let us instead come together to tackle injustice and promote equality for students and staff today. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Ultimately I want to see all the regions in this country have a specialist maths school, I want every big city to have at… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Not every pupil has a laptop and not every family has Internet access. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Astonishingly, I am only the second Education Secretary to have gone to a comprehensive but I can tell you, it doesn't matter what kind… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
