All primary schools in London set to remain closed following government U-turn - pupils in Greater Manchester will return as planned
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxPrimary schools in London will remain closed following a government U-turn.It comes after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced 50 education authorities in the south of England would be closed to primary school pupils for the first two weeks of term.The list failed to encompass several school areas in London, where Covid-19 rates remain alarmingly high as the new strain continues to spread across the country.Latest scientific advice warns that the new strain variant of the virus is 'highly unlikely' to be brought under control if schools stay open, the Mirror reports.All primary schools in the capital will close for the start of the new term, after Williamson bowed to pressure from local councils.
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