PM also claims workers heading back to offices ‘in huge numbers’; Gavin Williamson to face MPs after exams fiasco
- Decision due ‘very soon on delaying GCSEs and A-levels
- Gap between rich and poor pupils in England ‘grows by 46% in a year’
- Hancock favoured Tory areas with lockdown changes
- Little room for manoeuvre as UK Covid cases increase
- Latest global coronavirus updates
12.27pm BST
This is from ITV’s Paul Brand on what Gavin Williamson, the education secretary, is likely to say in his statement to MPs later.
Understand Gavin Williamson is not planning any announcement today on delaying exams. His statement later will simply be an update to MPs, repeating the line that the government is consulting with Ofqual on whether or not to shift exams back by a couple of months.
12.19pm BST
Ben Wallace, the defence secretary, has admitted he made a “mistake” when he broke social distancing guidelines by shaking hands with a colleague this morning (see 10.03am), Sky’s Joe Pike reports.
NEW: An apology from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace after he was filmed shaking hands on Downing St.
Spokesperson:
‘The Secretary of State recognises the mistake and apologises for slipping up. He know the importance of social distancing and will be extra careful in future.’ https://t.co/wElk1OgBco
Continue reading…PM also claims workers heading back to offices ‘in huge numbers’; Gavin Williamson to face MPs after exams fiasco Decision due ‘very soon on delaying GCSEs and A-levelsGap between rich and poor pupils in England ‘grows by 46% in a year’Hancock favoured Tory areas with lockdown changesLittle room for manoeuvre as UK Covid cases increaseLatest global coronavirus updates 12.27pm BSTThis is from ITV’s Paul Brand on what Gavin Williamson, the education secretary, is likely to say in his statement to MPs later.Understand Gavin Williamson is not planning any announcement today on delaying exams. His statement later will simply be an update to MPs, repeating the line that the government is consulting with Ofqual on whether or not to shift exams back by a couple of months. 12.19pm BSTBen Wallace, the defence secretary, has admitted he made a “mistake” when he broke social distancing guidelines by shaking hands with a colleague this morning (see 10.03am), Sky’s Joe Pike reports.NEW: An apology from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace after he was filmed shaking hands on Downing St.Spokesperson:‘The Secretary of State recognises the mistake and apologises for slipping up. He know the importance of social distancing and will be extra careful in future.’ https://t.co/wElk1OgBco Continue reading…