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When teaching trade unionists realised that the government was ignoring the advice of its own scientific advisers, they stepped up to defend pupils, staff and communities, says ROBERT POOLE

THE latest U-turn — I’ve lost track of how many we’ve had now — sees primary schools switching to remote learning. 

This dramatic about-face comes only a day after the government refused to heed the calls of scientific advisers, doctors and teachers. 

This victory should be laid at the feet of brave National Education Union trade unionists who made the decision to refuse to attend unsafe workplaces on Monday morning.

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