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Conservative Party proposals to create more technical schools might lead to a marginalisation of vocational education, according to one union.

Shadow schools secretary Michael Gove believes the creation of technical schools in some major English cities could improve science and engineering skills among many of the country''s young people.

However, the teaching union NASUWT suggests that technical school proposals do not necessarily support inclusivity when it comes to the state education system.

Chris Keates, NASUWT general secretary, commented: "Segregating vocational courses risks marginalising vocational education and the young people whose talents and skills are best served by this learning pathway."

Mr Keates went on to suggest that the plans may create a disparity between academic and vocational courses.

Meanwhile, the Conservative Party has also claimed that a review may be required to see if the UK''s default pension age should be extended from 65 to 66 in the coming years.