NEWS
All primary schools in London to remain closed after U-turn
All primary schools in London are to remain closed for the start of the new term after the government bowed to protests and legal pressure from the capital’s local authorities. The decision leaves question marks over the government’s decision-making, and stands as a further humiliating reverse for Gavin Williamson during his tenure as education secretary – Guardian
Teaching union calls for all primary and secondary schools to stay closed – Mail
Debate over wisdom of Britain’s new ‘single jab’ Covid vaccine strategy – Telegraph
London Assembly members criticise mayor Sadiq Khan’s £1.5million New Year’s Eve light show featuring BLM symbol and EU tribute – Mail
COMMENT
We must now fulfil the promise of Brexit to galvanise Britain and banish declinism – Robert Tombs, Telegraph