Party leader David Cameron and shadow children's secretary Michael Gove told parents at a rally in Kirklees yesterday that they could make their "dreams come true".
"The whole aim of my government if we win this election, will be to help people like you to realise your dream; a great school at the heart of your community with great standards, great discipline and great aspiration for all the children who want to go there," Cameron told the parents.
"You've got the belief, I've got the faith in you and together we can make this happen."
Gove criticised the government for closing local schools and forcing children into "titan" schools. He said the Conservatives would "create a new generation of independent smaller state schools with smaller classes".
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