Schools at risk of collapse show "shocking neglect" by government

EMBARGO: For Immediate Release

Responding to the ITV News investigation showing tens of thousands of children are being taught in schools built using concrete liable to collapse, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson said: 

"Across the country, children are trying to learn while their school buildings crumble around them. This is completely unacceptable and is another display of shocking neglect from this Conservative Government. 

"Parents deserve to know the exact number of schools with RAAC concrete so immediate action can be taken to replace these unsafe buildings before they collapse. 

"Instead of asking schools to complete surveys, the Government must take responsibility and send official inspectors to every school that hasn't yet been checked. They cannot keep blaming others for their own failure."

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Notes to Editor

See ITV News story here