I think it’s a significant factor.
If the government tried to get rid of public sector DB schemes the howls from the Unions would make the poll tax riots seem like a picnic. Look at the efforts to reduce the deficit in the University SuperAnnuation Scheme. Oh and I’m sure MPs would somehow...
I grew up with a mum who was a senior teacher in a local comp. This was in the 70s. The concept of of all women being at home whilst their kids grew up has always been alien to me.
I got decent results to get into uni. Now I watch dumbos getting into the University of Spunkbridge to spend 3...