School Minister says 'don't worry' as schools face closure
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School Minister says 'don't worry' as schools face closure
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the government is taking a cautious approach and tells parents “don't worry” as more than 100 schools in England have been told they must shut some buildings because of safety fears.
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