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Keir Starmer and primary school pupils do 6-7 trend before being ‘told off’ by teacher

Starmer told off by teacher after encouraging students to do viral 6-7 trend
  • Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, visited Welland Academy in Peterborough on Monday, 24 November.
  • During his visit, he participated in the viral '6-7 trend' with primary school children while reading with them.
  • Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson accompanied Sir Keir, and they discussed the importance of free school meals with pupils.
  • The prime minister made the hand gesture associated with the trend after a pupil pointed out they were on page 67.
  • A teacher jokingly admonished Sir Keir, stating that children get into trouble for doing that in school.
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