Bumptious Little Englanders are a-froth at the planned closures of rural schools. They're decrying the decision as yet another nail in the coffin of 'our British way of life'.
The reality of course is that 90% of the UK population live in urban areas. I don't think we should have to subsidise the 'Good Life' fantasies of the other 10%. Educating children in rural schools is far more expensive than in cities or towns.
If people want to keep open a school with 20 pupils, they should meet the costs themselves via increased Community Charge bills. I suspect people will be less vociferous in their support once they have to pay their way.
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