Too many people go to university is a popular argument. I disagree. Insofar as our economy does not create enough highly skilled jobs for the graduates we produce, the fault lies with our economy, not an “overeducated” workforce.

But let’s park that row about the volume of higher education and focus on its geography. MPs calling for fewer students never answer the next question: which university to close? They don’t suggest one in their constituency.

The truth is that........

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