Nick Timothy

Nick Timothy

Conservative — West Suffolk

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 October 2025

Debate

Free Schools: Application Decisions

Contribution

One year ago, the Education Secretary paused plans to open 44 approved free schools. In January, she said that she was “working rapidly” to make a decision. That was nine months ago—enough time to make a baby, but not enough time for her to make up her mind. When will our Ministers tell those free school founders—among whom are some of the best education leaders in the country—if they can open great new schools?

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