Every London primary school to remain closed after Christmas break – Mayor

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said ministers had agreed that all schools should stay shut after Christmas (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

All London primary schools will remain shut next week, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan, as the capital battles with high levels of coronavirus infections.

The UK Labour city leader said ministers have confirmed that a blanket approach will be taken to schools, having initially chosen to keep a select number closed after the Christmas holidays.