Transgender guidance for schools delayed until next year Guidance for schools is ‘clearly critical and needed’, MPs warn Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022
Schools bill for England scrapped after months of opposition Critics claimed clauses in bill would have given ministers sweeping powers over how academies operate The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022
Tories shelve 'unworkable' schools shake-up in yet another Rishi Sunak U-turn Critics welcomed the decision to scrap the bill but said it was a symptom of the chaos of the last 12 months - which has seen FIVE different Education Secretaries in charge Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022
Keegan calls for ‘big dose of transparency’ when teaching contested issues Gillian Keegan says, ‘common sense’ is needed when it comes to sharing classroom materials and deciding what is ‘age appropriate’. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Schools Bill dropped as Government prioritises tackling economic storm Education Secretary Gillian Keegan insisted the Government remained committed to some of the elements within the doomed legislation. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Education secretary’s empty boast on school funding Letters: Gill Vincent, Shaun Soper and Mike Lee on Gillian Keegan saying that the Tories are doing their best for teachers and schools The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022
Keegan to ‘take time to listen’ ahead of special educational needs support plan In a letter to the sector, the Education Secretary said she does not ‘underestimate the importance of getting this right’. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Gillian Keegan says teachers don’t need to threaten strikes Education secretary says she looks forward to ‘de-escalation’ as unions in England ballot over industrial action The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, Aldi and Asda call for change in free school meals Iceland, Co-op, Waitrose and Morrisons have also signed the letter to Gillian Keegan Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022
Two-thirds of MPs would back free school meals extension, poll finds Feed the Future: YouGov finds strong political consensus over extending scheme to all those in poverty The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
Food banks run out of supplies as charities see record number of users Food banks said that this ‘winter will be the hardest yet’ and warned that stock levels were running low The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
Rishi Sunak says he ‘regrets’ appointing Gavin Williamson to Cabinet as PM squares off with Keir Starmer Rishi Sunak is answering MPs’ questions in the House of Commons amid the fallout from Sir Gavin Williamson’s resignation. The Prime Minister said he “obviously regret(s)” appointing Sir Gavin to his Cabinet and said it was “absolutely right that he resigned”. Mr Sunak was earlier defended by Education Secretary Gillian… Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
Sixth council takes legal action to stop asylum seekers being housed in a hotel North Northamptonshire Council wants to prevent migrants being accommodated at the Royal Hotel in Kettering. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Nurses across UK vote to go on strike for first time in dispute over pay NHS braces for prolonged period of industrial action by health workers over the winter and into next year The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Free school meals criteria ‘always under review’, minister says Feed the Future: The Independent is calling on the scheme to include all children in poverty
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022 Rishi Sunak admits ‘regret’ over Gavin Williamson appointment in PMQs grilling after ‘cartoon bully’ resigns Rishi Sunak is under pressure to explain why he brought minister back amid allegations over conduct
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Tackling inflation more important than school budgets, Education Secretary says The headteachers’ union has warned of a dire picture for English schools, with more than half looking at staff redundancies.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Gavin Williamson news: Strip MP of knighthood if bullying claims upheld, say Lib Dems Wendy Chamberlain writes letter to Commons committee asking it to reconsider gong if MP found guilty
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022 London politics latest LIVE: Rishi Sunak says he ‘regrets’ appointing Gavin Williamson to Cabinet The PM said ‘it is absolutely right’ that Sir Gavin resigned from government and he did not know about ‘any of the specific concerns’ relating to his conduct
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022 Minister braces Britain for painful tax rises and spending cuts to tackle inflation A Cabinet minister on Wednesday braced Britain for painful tax rises and spending cuts to defeat runaway inflation.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Journalist tells of ‘terrifying’ five hours in cell after Just Stop Oil arrest - OLD Charlotte Lynch, of LBC, had been reporting on the activists from a road bridge over junction 21 of the M25, in Hertfordshire, on Tuesday.
Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022 Tory minister claims people are using foodbanks due to a broken 'relationship or boiler' Education Secretary Gillian Keegan urged nurses not to strike over measly pay rises and claimed most use foodbanks due to broken 'relationship or boiler'
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022 Hertfordshire police promise inquiry into arrest of journalists at Just Stop Oil protests Chief constable responds after minister condemns arrest of LBC reporter covering climate action
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022 Sunak was unaware of ‘any specific allegations’ about Williamson, says ally Minister’s resignation puts PM under further pressure over decision to reappoint him to cabinet
The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2022 Tory minister says PM has 'fabulous judgement' following Gavin Williamson resignation THE Education Secretary is the latest Tory minister to be sent out on the morning media round to defend the PM’s appointments.