New education secretary Nadhim Zahawi has promised to tackle the harassment of teachers and students by anti-vax protestors, slamming the “conspiracy theories” being touted by protestors outside schools.
As the vaccination programme for 12 to 15-year-olds continues to roll-out, some schools are still seeing protests outside their gates, while letters continue to be sent to headteachers threatening severe legal consequences and telling them they have personal liability for the vaccine roll-out. Some schools have received abusive messages and even death threats.
Writing in Telegraph this week, Mr Zahawi said he will stand up for teachers and students and tackle the harassment “head on”. He adds: “Of course, no child is being forced to have the jab.”
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