UK aims to reopen primary schools from June 1, transport minister says

Published On: May 24, 2020 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, May 24: Britain’s government intends to stick with a plan to reopen primary schools to some pupils from June 1, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said on Sunday.

“That’s certainly the intention,” he told Sky News.

The government faces opposition to the plan from some teachers and labour unions.

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