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“Go All In” campaign bookmarks for the National Year of Reading
  • British Prime Minister Kier Starmer speaking with a young person in a formal indoor setting

    Press Releases

    The power of partnership: An invitation to parliament shines spotlight on the National Year of Reading and Libraries for Primaries

  • Child lying on a sofa and reading a book

    Press Releases

    The National Literacy Trust and Department for Education unveil “Go All In”

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  • Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson talking to camera

    Independent

    I learned the power of reading on my grandad’s knee – now I’m passing it on

    As both a parent and minister, I know how powerful books can be, writes education secretary Bridget Phillipson.

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