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Unions slam ‘reckless’ rush for full school reopening, warning PM has failed to ensure safety

UNIONS accused the government of not doing enough to prepare schools for a safe return as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced England’s “roadmap” out of lockdown today. 

Coronavirus restrictions could be fully lifted by June 21 in England as part of a four-stage plan, Mr Johnson told Parliament.

He told MPs the approach was “cautious but also irreversible,” with the vaccination programme replacing the need for lockdown measures.

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