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Gavin Williamson MP

Conservative MP for South Staffordshire and Secretary of State for Education

Rishi Sunak's Fragile Authority Has Been 'Badly Damaged' By Gavin Williamson Scandal
Economy
Rishi Sunak's Fragile Authority Has Been "Badly Damaged" By Gavin Williamson Scandal
Rishi Sunak is just 19 days into his premiership, but already he is facing questions about his political judgement after another week dominated by tensions over his contentious Cabinet appointments.
Gavin Williamson Row Shows Culture Of “Exceptionalism” In Politics, Former Cabinet Minister Says
Political parties
Gavin Williamson Row Shows Culture Of “Exceptionalism” In Politics, Former Cabinet Minister Says
Tories trying to play down accusations of bullying and abusive language against Gavin Williamson show some still “think that there are different rules in Westminster” on how to behave, according to a former Cabinet minister.
Rishi Sunak Was Told Gavin Williamson Complaint Involved “Bullying And Misogyny” Ahead Of Appointment
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Was Told Gavin Williamson Complaint Involved “Bullying And Misogyny” Ahead Of Appointment
Exclusive: Rishi Sunak was made aware that a complaint against Gavin Williamson related to "bullying and misogyny" before the former minister was appointed to cabinet last month, PoliticsHome understands.

Rishi Sunak Says He 'Regrets' Appointing Gavin Williamson To Government
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Says He "Regrets" Appointing Gavin Williamson To Government
Rishi Sunak has said he "does regret" appointing Gavin Williamson to government after the cabinet office minister was forced to resign over bullying allegations.
Gavin Williamson Abusive Text Investigation Could Drag Into Next Year
Political parties
Gavin Williamson Abusive Text Investigation Could Drag Into Next Year
Cabinet Minister Mel Stride said he “suspects” Gavin Williamson will still be in government by Christmas as the investigation into abusive messages he sent to a former chief whip could drag on for months.
Rishi Sunak Stands By Gavin Williamson Despite Investigation Into Abusive Messages
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Stands By Gavin Williamson Despite Investigation Into Abusive Messages
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is sticking with Sir Gavin Williamson despite the Cabinet Office minister facing an investigation over a series of abusive and threatening messages sent to the then-Tory chief whip.
Every Move In Boris Johnson's Cabinet Reshuffle
Education
Every Move In Boris Johnson's Cabinet Reshuffle
Liz Truss is the new Foreign Secretary and Michael Gove is the new Housing Secretary, while Gavin Williamson has been sacked as Education Secretary, as part of Boris Johnson's ongoing Cabinet reshuffle.
JCVI Says Covid-19 Vaccines For 12-15 Year Olds Not Recommended, But Sajid Javid Disagrees
Coronavirus
JCVI Says Covid-19 Vaccines For 12-15 Year Olds Not Recommended, But Sajid Javid Disagrees
The UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has confirmed it will not recommend healthy children aged 12-15 receive a Covid-19 vaccine, but health secretary Sajid Javid appears to think otherwise.
Gavin Williamson Says Wearing Masks In Schools Could Return If Covid Cases Rise
Education
Gavin Williamson Says Wearing Masks In Schools Could Return If Covid Cases Rise
Education secretary Gavin Williamson has said he will "move heaven and earth" to keeps schools open, and that there is a "contingency framework” in place if the new term causes a spike in Covid cases.
'Unconscious Bias' Could Have Widened A-Level Attainment Gap Between Black and White Pupils
Education
"Unconscious Bias" Could Have Widened A-Level Attainment Gap Between Black and White Pupils
A widening gap between top A-level grades for Black students and those of their white peers could be because of unconscious bias during this year's teacher assessed system, an education policy expert has told PoliticsHome.
Gavin Williamson Wants Student Fees Cut At Universities Not Returning To Face-To-Face Teaching
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Wants Student Fees Cut At Universities Not Returning To Face-To-Face Teaching
The Education Secretary has claimed universities that do not offer face-to-face teaching should not charge students full fees.
Gavin Williamson Accused Of Downplaying His Pledge For A Level Students To Repeat A Year Amid Covid Disruption
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Accused Of Downplaying His Pledge For A Level Students To Repeat A Year Amid Covid Disruption
Students receiving their A-level results next week can request to repeat the school year if they feel they were adversely affected by Covid-19, an opportunity critics say has barely been advertised by the Department for Education.
Fears Grade Inflation Could See Disadvantaged A Level Students 'Fall Through Cracks' In Scramble For Uni Places
Education
Fears Grade Inflation Could See Disadvantaged A Level Students "Fall Through Cracks" In Scramble For Uni Places
The scramble for higher education places next week due to anticipated A-level grade inflation could see the most disadvantaged pupils left behind, Labour has warned.
School Bubbles Will Be Scrapped Just Days Before The End Of Term
Education
School Bubbles Will Be Scrapped Just Days Before The End Of Term
Gavin Williamson has confirmed that the system of “school bubbles” will be scrapped alongside other Covid restrictions on 19 July. Children will also soon be exempt from some self-isolation rules.
Labour Launch Bid To Force Ministers To Publish Documents Behind Rejected School's Catch-Up Fund
Coronavirus
Labour Launch Bid To Force Ministers To Publish Documents Behind Rejected School's Catch-Up Fund
Labour will today use a Commons vote to attempt to force ministers to publish texts, emails and any other documents discussing their reasons for rejecting a £15bn education support package.
Education recovery: curriculum catch-up is only one area of concern within the sector
Coronavirus
By Tom Hunter, Political Consultant
Education recovery: curriculum catch-up is only one area of concern within the sector
The government has now launched part of its plan for education catch-up in England. Widely anticipated by the education sector, the scheme did not made the headlines education secretary Gavin Williamson would have been hoping for.
Post-Covid £1.4bn School Recovery Package Is A Tenth Of What's Needed, Education Leaders Say
Education
Post-Covid £1.4bn School Recovery Package Is A Tenth Of What's Needed, Education Leaders Say
Gavin Williamson has been accused of recovery “on the cheap” after announcing £1.4 billion in funding for post-Covid tutoring in schools, which teachers and unions claim is “way below” what’s needed.
Academics And Officials Have Questioned The Evidence Behind Gavin Williamson’s “Excessive” University Free Speech Bill
Education
Academics And Officials Have Questioned The Evidence Behind Gavin Williamson’s “Excessive” University Free Speech Bill
Several academics and university officials have questioned the evidence underpinning Gavin Williamson’s new Bill aimed at ensuring free speech at UK universities.
If anyone is in need of “discipline and order” it’s Gavin Williamson
Education
By Wes Streeting MP
If anyone is in need of “discipline and order” it’s Gavin Williamson
The focus should be on the social, emotional and academic disruption young people have been facing. That Gavin Williamson is still in his job is a reflection of Boris Johnson’s poor judgement and a failure of our nation’s children.
Teachers Say Gavin Williamson “Has Not Done His Homework” On Plans For Behaviour Crackdown
Education
Teachers Say Gavin Williamson “Has Not Done His Homework” On Plans For Behaviour Crackdown
Education unions and teachers have hit back at the education secretary’s calls for a behaviour crackdown and a ban on mobile phones in schools, calling it “the least useful approach the education secretary can take”.
Ofsted Head Warns Against Lengthening School Day And Shortening Summer Holidays So Pupils Can Catch Up From Covid
Coronavirus
Ofsted Head Warns Against Lengthening School Day And Shortening Summer Holidays So Pupils Can Catch Up From Covid
The chief inspector of schools has warned Gavin Williamson against plans to lengthen the school day, shorten the summer holidays and introduce five-term years to help pupils catch up on learning after the pandemic.
Boris Johnson Calls New Exam Grading System A 'Good Compromise' As Details Are Confirmed
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Calls New Exam Grading System A "Good Compromise" As Details Are Confirmed
Details of a new teacher-led grading system for A and AS Levels, and GCSEs have been laid out by the government after education secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed that last summer's algorithm would be ditched.

Gavin Williamson Says Teachers Will Decide Exam Results And Algorithms Will Be Ditched
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Says Teachers Will Decide Exam Results And Algorithms Will Be Ditched
The education secretary has confirmed that teachers in England will have control over their students' grades this year with “no algorithms whatsoever” involved in the process.
Gavin Williamson Hints School Day Could Be Lengthened To Help Pupils Catch Up After Covid Disruption
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Hints School Day Could Be Lengthened To Help Pupils Catch Up After Covid Disruption
Education secretary Gavin Williamson has defended the level of funding allocated to schools to help pupils catch up on missed learning due to the pandemic.
Nicola Sturgeon Has Announced The 'Phased' Return Of Scottish Schools From Monday
Coronavirus
Nicola Sturgeon Has Announced The "Phased" Return Of Scottish Schools From Monday
Scotland's youngest pupils will return to full-time classroom learning from Monday, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
We can support teaching communities to build a better system for a post-Covid world
Education
By Gavin Williamson MP
We can support teaching communities to build a better system for a post-Covid world
The ingenuity and attitude of teachers has been one of the most inspiring things about this pandemic.
Government Challenged To Explain Its Schools Reopening Plan As 'Dismayed' MPs Warn They Cannot Stay Closed Until Easter
Coronavirus
Government Challenged To Explain Its Schools Reopening Plan As "Dismayed" MPs Warn They Cannot Stay Closed Until Easter
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is expected to announce this week that schools will not reopen immediately after the February half term.
A Row Has Broken Out Over The Independence Of A Major Review Into Children In Care
Education
A Row Has Broken Out Over The Independence Of A Major Review Into Children In Care
The independence of a major review into children in care in England has been called into question after the government appointed a charity boss whose organisation is primarily funded by the Department for Education to lead it.
Gavin Williamson Claims No One Could Have Predicted Schools Would Have To Close In January
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Claims No One Could Have Predicted Schools Would Have To Close In January
Gavin Williamson has promised that teachers and parents will get two-weeks notice before schools reopen after claiming no one could have predicted their closure earlier this month.
Parents Have Been Told To Bake Their Own Bread With Flour In Free School Meal Food Parcels
Coronavirus
Parents Have Been Told To Bake Their Own Bread With Flour In Free School Meal Food Parcels
Parents receiving food parcels from a London academy chain set up by a former Tory minister have been given meagre pots of flour and told to bake their own bread.
Forgotten Independent Students Accuse Gavin Williamson Of 'Toying With Their Futures' After Cancelling Exams
Coronavirus
Forgotten Independent Students Accuse Gavin Williamson Of "Toying With Their Futures" After Cancelling Exams
Thousands of independent learners and resit students have demanded the opportunity to sit their exams after they accused Gavin Williamson of "toying with their futures".
Teachers Fear Gavin Williamson's Exam Plans Risk Repeating Last Summer's 'Chaos'
Coronavirus
Teachers Fear Gavin Williamson's Exam Plans Risk Repeating Last Summer's "Chaos"
Education unions have urged Gavin Williamson to provide "urgent clarity" over his latest plans for awarding grades.
Gavin Williamson Has Confirmed GCSE and A-Level Exams Will Be Cancelled This Year
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Has Confirmed GCSE and A-Level Exams Will Be Cancelled This Year
GCSE and A-Level exams will be cancelled for all pupils in England this summer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Summer Exam Chaos Saw 900% Rise In The Number Of GCSE Grades Changed, New Analysis Shows
Coronavirus
Summer Exam Chaos Saw 900% Rise In The Number Of GCSE Grades Changed, New Analysis Shows
The number of GCSE grades changed following an appeal rose by 900% this year after the government faced criticism for its handling of the disruption to exams by coronavirus.
Gavin Williamson Claims The UK Approved A Coronavirus Vaccine First Because It Is A 'Much Better Country'
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Claims The UK Approved A Coronavirus Vaccine First Because It Is A "Much Better Country"
Gavin Williamson has claimed the UK's speedy approval of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine was due to it being a "much better country" than France, Belgium and the US.
Labour Has Criticised Gavin Williamson For His 'Silence' On The University Covid Crisis
Coronavirus
Labour Has Criticised Gavin Williamson For His "Silence" On The University Covid Crisis
Gavin Williamson must come to the Commons next week to explain what the government is doing to tackle the Covid university crisis, Labour says.