Gavin Williamson accused of backtracking on ‘triple lock’ pledge, as protesters call for moderated grades to be dropped
But critics branded the system a “face-saving exercise”, after the government watchdog’s algorithm downgraded nearly 40 per cent of results from the marks suggested by teachers, sparking protests and calls for Mr Williamson’s resignation.
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