Lord Kenneth Baker

The speaker expresses excitement about a successful school, tracing its origins back to 1988 when City Technology Colleges were established. The idea for a performing arts-focused college required approval from the Prime Minister, who had limited arts knowledge. The speaker highlighted the excellence of British theatre and pop groups to gain approval, emphasizing their financial success. Ultimately, the Prime Minister agreed, provided 40% of the funding was raised from the industry.

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