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Description: There is anger among schools, colleges and students, after nearly 40% of A-level grades awarded on Thursday were lower than teachers' predictions. Subscribe to our channel here: goo.gl/31Q53F In England, 36% of entries had a lower grade than teachers predicted and 3% were down two grades, in results after exams were cancelled by the pandemic. School and college leaders are calling for a review and say all fees for appeals should be waived. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the results were a "robust set of grades". The overall results, across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, show record highs for A* and A grades. #BBC #BBCNews #Newsnight Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: bbc.co.uk/newsnight Twitter: twitter.com/BBCNewsnight Facebook: facebook.com/bbcnewsnight