Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 112565

Reading

Tabled: 11 February 2026

Answered: 24 February 2026

Question

John McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure a long-term legacy from the National Year of Reading.

Answer

Josh MacAlister

The National Year of Reading 2026 aims to make lasting change to the reading habits of the nation to address the decline in reading for pleasure, unlocking one of the most powerful tools for equity and opportunity, a love of reading that lasts a lifetime....

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