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Tories plan primary 'academies'

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Primary schools in England could be given more control over the way they are run, under Conservative proposals.

Education spokesman Michael Gove said the academy scheme, like that Labour has introduced for secondary schools, would help raise standards.

Jo Coburn reports.

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