I love politicians and their casual disregard for the basics of cause and effect... And I hate the general public for swallowing their bull.
So someone has generated some statistic that says that if you compare A-level students to those who left school at 16, the A-level students are healthier...
If a degree is something which ...
a) is relatively difficult to get and so only the most capable (regardless of background) will obtain one
b) leads to a higher average wage over your lifetime
..then it should be free but in the sure and certain knowledge that the costs will be recovered from...