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Melissa Benn

British journalist and writer (born 1957)

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  • Momentum6.9
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    Born 1957
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-07-22

Melissa Ann Benn is a British journalist and writer. She is known for her support of comprehensive education and criticism of many aspects of government policy on education. Benn setup the Local Schools Network in 2010, a pro-state schools pressure group. She has written two books on the subject; School Wars, a study of the UK's post-war comprehensive education system, and The Truth About Our Schools.

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Momentum6.9
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Source confidence50.0
Completeness80.0
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