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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Education secretary sends his children to private schools but suggests it was wife’s decision

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The education secretary has acknowledged that he sends his children to private schools – but suggested his wife was behind the decision.

Nadhim Zahawi, who is responsible for state schools across England, was asked why he – like Boris Johnson – chose to pay to send his three children to independent schools instead.

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