Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to set targets to boost the number of male teachers in England, citing a "crisis of masculinity" in the education sector. The MPs argue that the lack of male teachers is having a negative impact on boys' educational outcomes, and that increasing the number of male teachers would help to provide positive role models and improve attainment. The call for action comes as part of a broader campaign to address the underrepresentation of men in the teaching profession. The MPs are calling for a range of measures, including targeted recruitment campaigns and training programs, to increase the number of male teachers in England. The issue is seen as a key priority for the Labour Party, and is expected to be a major focus of their education policy in the coming months.
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