UK education czar quits in major blow for Johnson
Kevan Collins’ resignation casts doubt over the prime minister’s efforts to repair the social damage caused by the pandemic
03 June 2021 - 16:04
London — Boris Johnson’s education czar, who was tasked with helping children recover from lost schooling due to the pandemic, resigned over lack of funding pledged by the government.
“I do not believe it is credible that a successful recovery can be achieved with a programme of support of this size,” Kevan Collins, who was appointed in February, said in a statement after the government announced a £1.4bn package for extra tutoring and training for teachers...
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