Sign up for the latest from M.E.N. political editor Jennifer WilliamsGavin Williamson will lead a government coronavirus press conference this afternoon.The Education Secretary will be joined by deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries for a press briefing from Downing Street at 5pm today.It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an extra £400 million of funding for education – on top of the £300 million pledged in January – to help pupils make up lost learning time following months of school closures.As part of the recovery package, summer provision will be introduced for pupils who need it the most, such as incoming Year 7 pupils, whilst one-to-one and small group tutoring schemes will be expanded.The programme includes a.
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