Sir Keir Starmer interview

The transcript discusses the government's plans to have children return to school by September, emphasizing the need for leadership and confidence-building among teachers, staff, and parents. It also addresses safety concerns and the importance of a national plan. The easing of lockdown measures, including the reopening of pubs and restaurants, is discussed, highlighting the need for effective track and trace systems to manage risks and prevent local outbreaks. Concerns about the government's slow response to the Leicester outbreak are raised, with a call for more testing and data sharing to manage potential local lockdowns.

What is the government's target for getting children back to school?

• By the start of winter

• By the end of the year

• By September

• By next summer

What is essential for the successful implementation of the school reopening plan?

• More funding

• Hiring more teachers

• Building confidence among teachers, staff, and parents

• Reducing school hours

What is the government's stance on easing the lockdown?

• They are against it

• They support it with caution

• They want to delay it

• They have no opinion

What is crucial for managing local outbreaks as lockdown eases?

• Increasing the number of pubs

• Closing all public places

• Implementing a track, trace, and isolate scheme

• Reducing testing

What was a major issue in the government's response to the outbreak in Leicester?

• Overreacting to the situation

• Acting too quickly

• Being too slow to act

• Ignoring the outbreak