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The Latest Breaking News from Gillian Keegan

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

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

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

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

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

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Evening Standard

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

The Independent UK

Sunak’s ‘fabulous judgment’ defended as Williamson quits over bullying claims

MPs were questioning Rishi Sunak’s decision to bring back the twice-sacked minister who was the subject of a bullying complaint.

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