Martin Lewis ambushes Kemi Badenoch interview as he calls for student loan action | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVicky ShawMonday 23 February 2026 14:34 GMTMartin Lewis gatecrashes Kemi Badenoch interview on student debtConsumer champion Martin Lewis has described the student loans system, particularly Plan 2 loans, as a 'nightmare' and a 'mess'.He criticised the Chancellor's decision to freeze the salary repayment threshold for Plan 2 loans for three years, labelling it a 'unilateral breach of contract'.Lewis argued that this freeze will disproportionately affect lower and middle-earning graduates, forcing them to pay more each year for 30 years without reducing their overall debt.He confronted Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on ITV's Good Morning Britain, urging the government to reverse the decision and significantly increase the repayment threshold.The National Union of Students (NUS) has also called for the Chancellor to reverse the freeze, stating the system is in 'dire need of overhaul'.In fullMartin Lewis urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse student loans decisionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in