Boris Johnson tonight announced a multi-year school building programme, to start from September next year. Some £1billion in fresh money will be put towards 50 projects - some of which will break ground in September 2021.
The Department for Education was unable to confirm how many would be ready to start next year, saying more detail would be set out in the next spending review.
Mr Johnson said: “All children deserve the best possible start in life – regardless of their background or where they live. “As we bounce back from the pandemic, it’s important we lay the foundations for a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, with our younger generations front and centre of this mission. “This major new investment will make sure
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