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Tom discusses the alternative pension plan being pitched by the largest academy chain in the UK. The scheme, proposed by CEO of UL Jon Coles, means lower employer and employee contributions in exchange for higher starting salaries and has proven very controversial, especially with the teaching unions. Tom is joined by CEO of United Learning Jon Coles, Non executive director of Advantage Schools Mark McCourt and former join general secretary of the NEU teaching union Kevin Courtney for a lively discussion around the details of this policy.