Tag Archives: Special advisors

Academy boss quits over probe into school finances

Posted on 26 April 2013 by AAA office

Sir Bruce Liddington – one of the best-paid figures in education – will announce his formal resignation on Friday after four years in charge of E-ACT.
It is believed Sir Bruce, who earned around £300,000 in 2010-11, including pension and expenses, agreed to quit after pressure was put on him by the organisation’s board. Continue reading →

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Are dark arts spinning out of control in Michael Gove’s department?

Posted on 3 February 2013 by AAA office

From The Observer
When the Observer’s political editor, Toby Helm, wrote a story last week about school sports he was attacked by a Twitter account linked to the Conservative party. The account has raised concerns within the party – yet the vicious attacks go on. Continue reading →

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Michael Gove advisers face claims of smear tactics against foes

Posted on 3 February 2013 by AAA office

Education secretary Michael Gove has been plunged into a potentially toxic row over allegations that members of his department have used the social networking site Twitter to launch highly personal attacks on journalists and political opponents and to conduct a Tory propaganda campaign paid for by the taxpayer.
The allegations raise questions about senior members of Gove’s team and have prompted concerns in the Tory party about the role of ministerial special advisers Continue reading →

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