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Maria Kemble looks away from the camera. She has a grey bob and wears black glasses with a black top.

Sats 'not the be all and end all', says head

It comes as a minister refuses to rule whether the primary school tests will be dropped by Labour.

Rishi Sunak at the Liaison Committee in March 2023

PM quizzed over Budget childcare policy

Rishi Sunak was asked to clarify a policy over childcare at the Liaison Committee of MPs in March.

Prime Minister Liz Truss making a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London

North East politicians react to PM standing down

Labour figures call for a general election while Conservatives highlight the need for unity.

Newcastle's Central Station

HS2 scrapping attacked by North East leaders

Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon described the decision as "a hammer blow" to the North East.