Tom Bewick describes his interesting life and career, from living in foster care to becoming the CEO of the UK's Federation of Awarding Bodies. Tom points out the changing patterns as well as continuing reality of elites in the UK.  His lesson on British history becomes the background for expressing his views on Brexit and his journey to becoming a Brexit party candidate for Parliament. Tom's podcast, Skills World Live, is in the top 5% of all podcasts.  See https://www.fenews.co.uk/my-page/4331-skillsworld.  Find a recent example of Tom's writing for FE news here.  https://www.fenews.co.uk/featured-article/69018-britain-won-t-level-up-until-it-confronts-endemic-educational-inequality#.YRY9v_jPa08.twitter.