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‘Reckless Tory government’ not taking safety seriously
Labour calls for audit of all public-sector buildings after schools forced to close over collapse-risk concrete
Caroline Evans, head teacher of Parks Primary School in Leicester stands next to a taped off section inside the school which has been affected with sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, September 1, 2023.
LABOUR called for an urgent audit of all public-sector buildings containing concrete at risk of sudden collapse today as teaching unions demanded that the government covers the related costs for schools.
The party’s deputy leader Angela Rayer accused the Tories of sitting on their hands before telling 104 schools and colleges containing the material they must close classrooms days before the school year begins.
Ms Rayner said: "The safety of the public is not being taken seriously by this reckless Tory government. If public safety is at risk, we need to know urgently.
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