Teachers, we are doing our best for schools. We don’t need the threat of strikes | Gillian Keegan

We value you, and know there is more to do on pay, training, recruitment and retention. But this action would be harmful

The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has sent his message loud and clear since entering Downing Street last month: education is going to be right at the top of this government’s priorities. I was so proud when the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, singled out heads, teachers, and teaching assistants for recognition in this week’s autumn statement, underlining that commitment.

Everyone has different reasons for being passionate about education, and most of us will have had that eureka moment, when you can finally see what x is equal to.

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