Young people demanding a credible plan to resume their education must be heard because they are our country’s future.
Our stories today about the mental and physical health impact of shutting schools deserve a detailed response from the Education Secretary and Prime Minister.
Gavin Williamson and Boris Johnson have turned their backs on young children and teenagers, with the uncertainty surrounding their lives adding to the stress of the pandemic.
Whether it’s infants missing crucial early years as they learn to read and write, or
teenagers who should be preparing for exams, a generation is being abandoned.
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They deserve much more consideration and honesty, including an invitation to be part of a national conversation on schools reopening.
They deserve proper answers to important questions – instead of being fobbed off by these two dunces.
No defence
Gaping holes in Britain’s crumbling flood defences have left too many in such poor condition that they’re virtually useless.
With the climate emergency created by global warming producing extreme weather swings – including record wet, dry and sunny periods – Tory austerity will come at a cost.
The ruined lives and livelihoods, swamped houses and sunk businesses are the responsibility of this reckless government so it must be shamed into picking up the bills and ensuring that insurance companies pay fair.
We want no more excuses.
Investing in proper flood defences will save money in the long-term as well as heartbreak.
Cream of UK
Cornwall is punching above its weight when picturesque St Ives is named an international holiday hotspot.
With seaside staycations likely to be hugely popular this summer, towel room on beaches in the land of pasties and “jam before cream” on scones will be prized as highly as winning lottery tickets.
