Jonathan Gullis: At last, we have an Education Secretary willing to say that the emperor has no clothes

We have a university system where 34 per cent of graduates don’t get graduate jobs and which subsidises unlimited courses in media studies.

Sunak whistles in the dark

The Chancellor is groping his way, knowing well that the future is unknowable, trying to hold on to as much of the past as he can.

Richard Holden: On Wednesday, Sunak needs to show as much confidence in Britain as local publicans in North West Durham

It was superb to see responsible local businesses investing, and ensuring a safe and socially distanced experience for their customers.

The Government toughens up on school reopenings

This week Gavin Williamson said that parents would be fined if they do not send their children back to school. But Labour is not happy.

Wanted: an international solution to the plight of the Hong Kongers

Three million of them are unlikely to pitch up here, but government must plan for all eventualities – and support for its plan wouldn’t survive a mass influx.

James Roberts: Big state spender Roosevelt shouldn’t be Gove’s new role model

In that sense, his speech could easily have been given by a much more fitting figure for the Ditchley Foundation: Tony Blair.

Robert Halfon: Johnson delivers for the workers but Starmer could win back their votes

Never underestimate the power of Labour. Its message of helping the underdog and the poor is enduring, still popular and extremely potent.

Peter Lampl: To build social justice and get the economy working, schools must open fully in September

The Education Endowment Foundation estimates that ten years of progress in closing the attainment gap has been reversed by school closures.

The big speech Johnson makes next week should be about education

Parents need to be persuaded to send their children back to school – and until that happens life chances will be blighted and economic growth lessened.

Ed McGuinness: We need more innovation to reopen schools

Making unused council building space available will allow greater space for pupils to be educated safely.

Jeannette Towey: Let’s repurpose empty independent schools to support vulnerable children

A number of highly-equipped educational establishments will be out of use until the next academic year. We should use them.

Polling snapshot. Is the statues and history fracas helping to solidify the Conservative vote?

The blue share in the poll of polls hit 43 per cent on June 2 and hasn’t moved the best part of a month later.

The shake-up that the Government needs to rescue education for a generation of children

Johnson has fewer than three months in which to move public opinion – the key to getting schools moving again.

Iain Dale: “Winston Churchill gave voice to the nation’s courage and Vera Lynn gave voice to its heart”

Plus: If only the Remainers had behaved like Rashford. And: the lesson I draw from Twitter – “Immer mit der Ruhe”

Henry Hill: Scottish schools face a full year of disruption, and the DUP clash with teaching unions

The battle to re-open state schools rages across the UK. Also: Mohammed Asghar, Conservative member of the Welsh Assembly, passed away this week.