UK Labour party leader Keir Starmer has announced that oracy, defined as “developing skill in using spoken language” would be a central part of Labour’s educational priorities if the party took office after the next election.
“It’s not just a skill for learning, it’s also a skill for life” he said, and “Not just for the workplace, also for working out who you are – for overcoming shyness or disaffection, anxiety or doubt – or even just for opening up more to our friends and family.” Starmer said.
