Labour is committed to lowering fees, the Tories are eager to let them rise. Next year will be very significant for higher education, says Martin Hall
In higher education, 2014 feels a bit like 2009.
Back in August 2009, everyone knew that the dream of limitless economic growth was over. But it wasnt at all clear what this would mean for universities, and for students (although, of course, the Lib Dems had pledged not to increase fees).