Inside Politics: Nicola Sturgeon adds to pressure on No 10 to reopen schools

Scotland’s first minister has stolen a march on Boris Johnson by revealing her plan to get pupils back in class, writes Adam Forrest

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives ahead of delivering an update on Covid restrictions in the Scottish Parliament (PA)

Meghan and Harry didn’t bother to inform the Queen they were planning a “tell-all” interview with Oprah Winfrey, according to Royal gossipers. Sources close to the Sussexes say nothing will be off limits to Oprah. Nicola Sturgeon didn’t bother to inform Boris Johnson about her outline of lockdown easing north of the border. With the prime minister telling us very little of anything, Scotland’s first minister has forged ahead with the re-opening of schools – and revealed overseas holidays will likely be off limits in 2021.

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