Labour backbench MPs urge Keir Starmer to set government targets aimed at increasing the number of male teachers in England. The call comes from MPs associated with the “Men and Boys” group, who argue there is a workforce shortage and cite concerns about boys’ experiences in education. They also frame the issue in relation to wider debates about masculinity and behaviour, saying problems linked to toxic masculinity may contribute to social tensions.
The MPs’ intervention is described as part of a broader push to shape government policy amid political instability within the Labour Party, following the shock resignation of the defence secretary reported this week. MPs say they want to use the moment to advance “a battle of ideas,” including measures such as improving education outcomes and changing approaches to gender-related issues.
Across the coverage, the central focus remains the same: Labour MPs call for targets to raise the share of male teachers in England, while linking the request to arguments about masculinity and social behaviour. The outlets do not report any government response or specific target figure in the material provided.
