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Reform UK a ‘far-right and racist party’, says largest teaching union

Leader of National Education Union brands Nigel Farage ‘a poundshop Donald Trump’ after he said he wished to ‘declare war’ on the organisation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Schools could face strikes as early as autumn if pay remains ‘unacceptable’

The National Education Union leader has called on the Government to take the ‘necessary steps to avoid a confrontation’ with the teaching profession.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Teaching union accuses Reform UK of being ‘racist and far-right’

Nigel Farage has said he will ‘go to war’ with the National Education Union if his party wins the next General Election.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

More than 90% of schools in England ban mobile phone use, survey shows

Head of National Education Union calls for statutory ban on phones in schools and social media ban for under-16s

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Children have access to porn in the classroom, education union head says in call for phone ban

The National Education Union warns that children currently have access to ‘hardcore pornography’ in the classroom

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Ofsted ex-chief says schools bill ‘very likely’ to make education in England worse

Amanda Spielman says outlined changes ‘put unions and union members ahead of children’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

English academy chain to improve conditions for Jamaican teachers after strike threat

Union leader describes chain’s record on overseas-trained teachers as ‘Harris Federation’s Windrush’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025

Teachers consulted on 2.8% pay rise and potential strike action

Around 284,000 members of the National Education Union working in maintained schools in England will be asked to vote.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Ofsted’s inspection proposals ‘worse than system currently in place’ – Unions

The reforms come after criticism of the inspection system following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Teachers in sixth form colleges stage further strike action in pay dispute

National Education Union teacher members have already staged seven days of walkouts in sixth form colleges.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025