Commenting on the publication of the A-level results, Angela Rayner, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary said:

“Congratulations to all the young people up and down the country receiving their results today.  For many this will be a day of joy and opportunity, allowing them to pursue new chapters of their lives whether that be work, training, or further study.

“A heartfelt thanks also to parents, teachers and school leaders who have helped thousands of young people on their journey.

“ Frustratingly young people and the teaching profession have had to do their best in a context of unmanaged, ill thought out government reforms, with the goalposts for this year’s A level results being moved as late as the end of the school year.

“Every exam results day is a culmination of hard-work and commitment from students and parents up and down the country, and they should be very proud of their achievements.”