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“Yet in a world where data is everywhere and statistics underpin every job, our children’s jobs will require more analytical skills than ever before.”

However, Labour has argued that his target is unrealistic, with Keir Starmer pointing out that one in six Maths teachers in England leaves the profession after just a single year.

He believes the key to success lies in tackling the severe shortage of staff members, amid a backdrop of strike action and unrest.

Meanwhile, even some maths aces have taken issue with Rishi’s proposal, with guest writer Kit Yates announcing in the Guardian: “As a mathematician, I fear Rishi Sunak’s plan for compulsory maths doesn’t add up.”