University Tuition Fees
There have been votes in Parliament on tuition fees applicable to UK undergraduate students at universities in England. Subjects of specific votes have been on the subjects of introducing fees, increasing to fees, and capping fees.
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John Robertson voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees
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On 11 Sep 2012:
John Robertson voted to reduce tuition fees to £6,000, funded by reversing the corporation tax cut for banks and requiring graduates earning over £65,000 a year to pay higher interest rates on their student loans.
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On 14 Sep 2004:
John Robertson voted against the immediate abolition of all tuition fees, the re-introduction of maintenance grants of up to £2,000 for students from low-income homes, and changes to the country's higher education system.
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On 14 Sep 2004:
John Robertson voted to reject the Liberal Democrat policy of abolition of tuition fees.
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On 19 Jul 2004:
John Robertson voted to raise the university tuition fee cap to £3,000 per year.
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On 23 Jun 2004:
John Robertson voted yes on Higher Education Bill — Clause 27 — Sections 22 to 26: supplementary provisions
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On 31 Mar 2004:
John Robertson voted for the introduction of variable university tuition fees (top-up fees) of up to £3,000 per year in place of the previous fixed fee of £1,250 per year.
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On 31 Mar 2004:
John Robertson voted for the introduction of variable university tuition fees (top-up fees) of up to £3,000 per year in place of the previous fixed fee of £1,250 per year.
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