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- Thousands of teachers will be walking out on February 1 because of a dispute over pay
- Teachers are asking for a 12 per cent pay rise to counter inflation, but the government has refused
- Several schools in Swindon have confirmed they will not be open as staffing levels drop
- The same applies to schools in the wider Wiltshire area as well
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