Dear John,

Over the past few years, teachers have seen their workload soar as school funding and resources have dwindled.

Yet they’ve continued to go the extra mile to make sure our children get the very best start in life.

So, like me, you might’ve been pleased to hear that they’ll be getting a 2.75% pay rise in the next academic year.

But nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems...

The Government will only be funding 0.75% of the increase, meaning that schools will have to fork out the rest themselves. That is ridiculous!

Headteachers will be forced to decide which support staff they’ll have to sack or which supplies they’ll have to cut to afford this pay rise.

We shouldn't have to choose -- our schools should be fully funded and our teachers paid properly.

If you agree, then please add your name to my campaign to reverse school cuts:

We’re close to reaching 2,000 signatures and with your support, we can make our campaign even stronger.

Best wishes,

Tom Brake MP
Lib Dem MP for Carshalton & Wallington

PS. Please forward this email to three friends and ask them to sign too: www.tombrake.co.uk/schools