The Morning Poll: Do you agree with the Education Secretary that public speaking should be assessed in GCSEs?

Daily Mail - Oct 15, 2026

The Education Secretary announced yesterday that the ability to speak confidently will be 'hardwired' into a revised national curriculum and assessed as part of GCSE exams.

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