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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Gillian Keegan visits school after criticising ‘sensationalist’ concrete queries

PA Wire

Under-pressure Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has made a discreet visit to a school affected by crumble-prone concrete after hitting out at “sensationalists” who have asked questions about the crisis.

As thousands of pupils were ordered to stay at home, the Cabinet minister spoke to school leaders and local Conservative MPs in Essex, one of the areas worst hit by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), on Thursday.

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