Interview with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

The transcript discusses the reopening of schools on March 8th, emphasizing the need to address the impact of school closures on vulnerable children and the widening attainment gap. It highlights the importance of a staggered approach and careful monitoring of infection rates. Additionally, the transcript explores the complex issue of vaccine passports, suggesting that their international implementation is likely inevitable, while a national debate is needed for their use within the UK.

What is the main concern of teaching unions regarding the reopening of schools?

• The lack of funding for schools

• The need for more online classes

• The preference for a staggered approach

• The shortage of teachers

What is one of the reasons for wanting schools to reopen on the 8th of March?

• To conduct more online exams

• To implement new teaching methods

• To increase the number of school holidays

• To reduce the attainment gap among children

What is emphasized as necessary before the 8th of March regarding school reopening?

• Building new school facilities

• Hiring more teachers

• Monitoring infection rates and data

• Increasing the number of school buses

What is the stance on the inevitability of vaccine passports internationally?

• They are already in use worldwide

• They are unlikely to be implemented

• They are only for specific countries

• They are probably inevitable

What is suggested as necessary for the implementation of vaccine passports within the UK?

• A national debate

• A focus on international travel only

• Immediate implementation

• Complete rejection