Teacher strikes could disrupt exams, as union boss clashes with BBC’s Nick Robinson

National Education Union co-leader Mary Bousted declined to rule out strikes on exam days

School exams in England could be disrupted by a further wave teachers’ strikes after union leaders recommended rejecting an “insulting” pay offer from the government.

National Education Union (NEU) co-leader Mary Bousted has said teachers do not want to walk out on exam days – but refused to rule it out if members agree to turn down the pay offer.

It comes as the NEU leader clashed with BBC host Nick Robinson, accusing him of an “outrageous slur” after he referred to the union’s deputy leader as an “extremist”.