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Labour May Lift Student Loan Repayment Freeze Amid Pressure

2/22/2026

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Campbell Advocates Loan Reforms

Amira Campbell, president of the National Union of Students UK (NUS), says Labour may reverse the freeze on student loan repayment thresholds due to rising public pressure.
Many MPs elected in 2024 are affected by Plan Two loans.
Campbell warns of intergenerational debt cycles, with families carrying loans for decades.
A government spokesperson defends the current system, saying it protects lower-earning graduates while supporting broader educational initiatives.

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Badenoch Caps Loan Interest

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, pledged to cap Plan B loan interest at the retail price index.
The Conservatives say the cap will help graduates manage debt amid rising costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said lowering inflation could also reduce loan repayments.
Labour's Lucy Powell condemned existing interest rates as unfair.
The Conservatives aim to cut university entrants by 100,000 and reallocate funds to apprenticeships and personal savings accounts.

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Campbell Advocates Loan Reforms

Amira Campbell, president of the National Union of Students UK (NUS), says Labour may reverse the freeze on student loan repayment thresholds due to rising public pressure.
Many MPs elected in 2024 are affected by Plan Two loans.
Campbell warns of intergenerational debt cycles, with families carrying loans for decades.
A government spokesperson defends the current system, saying it protects lower-earning graduates while supporting broader educational initiatives.

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