Minister Says Teachers’ Strikes Come at ‘Worst’ Time Amid Post-Pandemic Recovery

Striking members of the National Education Union (NEU) on Piccadilly march to a rally in Trafalgar Square, central London, on March 15, 2023. Aaron Chown/PA Media

Teachers’ strikes have undermined stability in the country, causing disruption for schoolchildren at a “worst time,” said Education Secretary Gillian Keegan.

Ms. Keegan addressed the Local Government Association on Wednesday, arguing that teachers’ strikes should not be happening now.