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1. You must keep schools open come what may, Boris Johnson told
Boris Johnson has been urged to intervene to ensure that schools reopen fully after the Christmas break amid growing concern that the rise in omicron Covid cases could cause fresh chaos for children’s education.
A coalition including three former education ministers, the social mobility tsar and the Children’s Commissioner has demanded that schools stay open “come what may” and urged Mr Johnson to draw up fresh legal protections to ensure this happens. Read the full story.
2. Seven questions that go through your mind when you first see the Cambridges’ Christmas card
It’s that time of year again. Yes, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released the new photograph they will use for their 2021 Christmas cards.
Cue inevitable social media excitement and a frenzy among Royal watchers as they study it…
