Secondary school pupils no longer advised to wear masks in class, Williamson confirms

Education secretary says lockdown easing measure will go ahead despite protests from unions and others

Secondary school pupils in England will no longer be advised to wear masks in classrooms, the education secretary has said, despite pleas by teaching unions and others for the guidance to remain in place.

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