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Charlotte Church begs parents not to send kids back to school as Tories 'don't give a f**k'

Charlotte Church has made plain her feelings about Boris Johnson's government as today marks the return of many kids to primary schools in England.

As part of the easing of lockdown, primary school children are allowed back to school, with a return date secondary pupils currently unclear.

However, surveys suggest many parents may keep their kids home as a safety precuation.

Charlotte, 34, who lives in Wales with her two kids, begged parents across the border to keep them home - insisting that the Tory government "doesn't give a f**k" about ordinary people.

Taking to Twitter, the songstress penned: "Highly recommend if you can help it, not sending your children back to school tomorrow...this government doesn't give a flying f**k about you, your children, your elders or your vulnerable. #resist."

Charlotte begged parents in England to keep their kids home (Channel 4)

As of today, children in Reception, Years One and Six can return.

While schools have remained open during lockdown for children of key workers and vulnerable children, others are today invited back.

The move is part of the government's easing of lockdown restrictions, which also includes groups of six be able to meet outdoors.

Charlotte didn't hold back (TWITTER)
Charlotte urged parents across the England-Wales border to keep their kids away from school (Getty Images)

A study conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research, however, suggests that a large chunk of England's parents will be keeping their little ones well away.

46% are expected to keep their kids home, while 25% of teachers are likely absent due to their own or their families' health conditions.

Meanwhile, Charlotte's pregnant with her third child, meaning 12 year old Ruby and 11 year old Dexter will be getting a baby brother or sister.

Charlotte and Jonathan are expecting (Thomas/BAFTA/REX/Shutterstock)

The tot will be Charlotte's first with hubby Jonathan Powell.

She shares Ruby and Dexter with ex fiance and rugby ace Gavin Henson.

Charlotte' been outspoken throughout the coronavirus crisis, including brutal criticism of Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings after his alleged breach of lockdown rules.

"Can we get rid of this unelected, dangerous, shady p***k now please?" she tweeted.

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