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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

James May leads mockery of ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

Former Top Gear host James May is among those mocking “Britain’s strictest headteacher” over her outburst against the M&S Christmas advert.

Katharine Birbalsingh, the leader of Michaela community school in Wembley, wrote a strongly worded open letter that hits out at the campaign, which she accuses of putting “two fingers up” to traditional values.

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