The government was forced into a U-turn on ‘exam’ grades – 17 A* reactions

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As the government faces mounting criticism for its handling of the A-level results fiasco, Test and Trace staff are asked to focus their attentions on trying to locate Boris Johnson.

— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) August 17, 2020

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Toby Young should probably not comment on this, unless it's via his dad ringing on his behalf.

— John Rain (@MrKenShabby) August 17, 2020

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Would anybody like to buy an algorithm off me? One previous owner. Barely used. Selling due to a change of circumstances.

— Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) August 17, 2020

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turns out if there's no data you can't just make up for it with an algorithm

— joe (@mutablejoe) August 17, 2020

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Great news. Just a shame it took ten million people screaming "YOU'RE ALL FUCKING IDIOTS" at the government to make it happen. https://t.co/ObwTEmjB5L

— Adam Kay (@amateuradam) August 17, 2020

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The Tories there, managing the A-level debacle with all the assured, statesmanlike leadership of Frank Spencer roller skating down a ski slope with a flame thrower towards a skip full of fireworks.

— Jason (@NickMotown) August 17, 2020

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Great news that the government is doing a U-turn on students' A-levels and GCSEs now if only they could learn to do the decent thing without the public outcry EVERY SINGLE TIME maybe people would hate them less.

— Chris Purchase 🌈 (@ChrisPurchase) August 17, 2020

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Celebrate the exam victory first, but can we now get U Turns on Nurses being denied pay rises and the million other despicable things the Tories have done since getting in to power?

— HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) August 17, 2020

With Gavin Williamson’s competence called into question – again – by many in the public and press, @davemacladd had this defence – sort of.

it would be pretty unfair for Gavin Williamson to have to resign for incompetence when the Government still consists of Liz Truss, Matt Hancock, Priti Patel, Boris Johnson, Grant Shapps actually all of them

— dave ❄️ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) August 17, 2020

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