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‘Disgrace’ Morgan snubs teachers

EDUCATION Secretary Nicky Morgan has been branded a “disgrace” after refusing to attend two teachers’ union conferences.

With 41 days until the general election, Ms Morgan leapt at the chance to appear last night on BBC Question Time.

But a letter seen by the Star reveals that the Tory has twice dodged the opportunity to debate with Britain’s teachers.

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