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Richard Wheeler

Sex education guidance proposal ‘drifted into partisan language’, says Labour

Schools require new sex education guidance although current proposals have “drifted far too much into partisan and unnecessary language”, according to the shadow education secretary.

Bridget Phillipson said a Labour government would aim to ensure “children’s wellbeing is at the heart” of the guidance, adding there is a need to “stop this being a political football” or a “culture wars” issue.

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