Fury after Keir Starmer urged to axe British history such as 1066 from national curriculum in woke shake-up
LABOUR must not axe British history such as 1066 from the national curriculum in its woke shake-up, senior Tories warn.
PM Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to ditch the overhaul aimed at reflecting the “diversities of our society” — and leave our “rich” past alone.
Shadow Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick spoke out after the NASUWT teachers’ union told the review it must embed “decolonised approaches” in lessons.
He said: “Instead of driving up standards, Labour want to pump more Left-wing indoctrination and activism into our schools.
“British schools should teach British history, as they have done for centuries.
“Future generations should learn about our rich past — from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 through to the Spanish Armada — which shape our country today.
“No other nation subjects itself to this embarrassing self-loathing.”
Esther McVey, the former Tory minister for common sense, accused Labour of pursuing “politically correct clap-trap”.
A spokesperson for Bridget Phillipson said: “Our new curriculum will breathe new life into learning for all children by ensuring that what they are taught is engaging and allows them to achieve and thrive at school.
“This government will drive high and rising standards across all of our state schools and deliver opportunity throughout our country.
“The Conservatives have shown by stoking culture wars yet again that they have nothing to offer families in this country.”
The review’s recommendations are expected to be released next year.