Jeremy Corbyn joins NEU picket line in London

The transcript discusses the economic challenges faced by teachers, including inadequate pay and funding for education. It highlights the strikes by various worker unions demanding better conditions. The speaker critiques the government's budget and policies, emphasizing the need for proper funding in education to drive economic growth. The importance of education as a growth engine is stressed, alongside a critique of government actions over the past 12 years.

How has the funding for post-16 education changed over the years?

What are the main reasons teachers are striking in the borough?

What impact does the current economic strategy have on living standards and education?

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for improving education?

In what ways are teachers' working conditions described in the text?