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Lord Cameron Slams Labour's £600M School Project Cancellations

2/4/2026

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Lord Cameron warned peers to oppose the education reforms, calling them "damaging and nonsensical."
He criticized Labour for cancelling 46 free school projects, including special schools, saying £600 million would be saved.
The cancellations are part of a £3 billion initiative to create 50,000 school places for children with special educational needs.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said accountability and support for all children, especially those with greater needs, are essential.

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Lord Cameron warned peers to oppose the education reforms, calling them "damaging and nonsensical."
He criticized Labour for cancelling 46 free school projects, including special schools, saying £600 million would be saved.
The cancellations are part of a £3 billion initiative to create 50,000 school places for children with special educational needs.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said accountability and support for all children, especially those with greater needs, are essential.