Boris Johnson’s first major test of the parliamentary term begins today, when the vast majority of English schools reopen. Last week’s row over facemasks, however, underlines the level of anxiety within the educational establishment. Ministers will soon also have to decide whether to delay GCSE and A-level exams until later in the year. Many Tory MPs think the challenge is beyond Gavin Williamson, the education secretary. Tax and spendWith each spending commitment made by Rishi Sunak has come an undertow of anxiety: how will the Treasury pay for it?

Source: The Times August 31, 2020 23:01 UTC