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Quarrydale Academy Apologizes for Controversial Political Display

12/4/2025

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Quarrydale Academy in Sutton-in-Ashfield apologized for a display that linked Reform UK MP Lee Anderson and Nigel Farage to fascist leaders such as Mussolini.
Lee Anderson said the display was an insult and radicalized children.
The school said the display aimed to illustrate political ideologies but could be misinterpreted, and an internal review is underway.
Education Minister Georgia Gould emphasized political impartiality and reaffirmed existing rules.

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Quarrydale Academy in Sutton-in-Ashfield apologized for a display that linked Reform UK MP Lee Anderson and Nigel Farage to fascist leaders such as Mussolini.
Lee Anderson said the display was an insult and radicalized children.
The school said the display aimed to illustrate political ideologies but could be misinterpreted, and an internal review is underway.
Education Minister Georgia Gould emphasized political impartiality and reaffirmed existing rules.