Quote Originally Posted by jackd View Post

2- The case for closure was put by the scientists advising the government, not the unions.

4 – I will continue to take advice from my union, who also want as quick a return to work as I do, when the scientific advice says it is the right time to do so. In fact, we are preparing for a phased return as are many colleagues in other schools. ‘lefty trouble makers’ – really?
Re point 4, the scientists mention in point 2 are now advising the Government that it is the right time to do so, yet the unions seem to know better than the scientists.

So no need for a long post, the contradiction is there on those two points and that really is the crux of the matter at hand.