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Bridget Phillipson urged by Tories to step in and stop schools following controversial guidance that says pupils should not draw pictures of Jesus - in case they offend Muslims

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The Education Secretary is under pressure to stop schools following controversial guidance that says pupils should not draw pictures of Jesus in case they offend Muslims.

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