03 April 2014

Birmingham Muslim school probe 'glacial', MP Byrne says

An investigation into an alleged plot by Muslim hard-liners to take control of several schools in Birmingham must report immediately, an MP has demanded.

Claims that 12 schools in the city have been targeted are being investigated by the Department for Education and Birmingham City Council.

Ofsted revealed on Wednesday that inspectors were visiting two schools.

Labour's Liam Byrne told Radio 4's Today programme the Ofsted probe had been a "glacial process".

Mr Byrne's Hodge Hill constituency includes one of the schools named as part of the alleged plot - Park View Academy.

He said "We just need the truth on the table now." [BBC] Read more