A former Birmingham City Council boss has been accused of ‘‘covering his back’’ after claiming the authority was tackling Trojan Horse allegations before the controversy erupted.
And Stephen Hughes, who retired as chief executive in February, said the Government and Ofsted had over-reacted to the anonymous document which he said was ‘designed to stir up racial and religious antagonism’.
But his comments prompted a furious response from Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood who accused Mr Hughes of ‘trying to cover his own back’ after the council was criticised for previously ignoring concerns from teachers and parents. [Birmingham Mail] Read more
