UK government accused of 'cutting corners' as 147 schools named at risk due to crumbling concrete

The British government has published a list of 147 schools in England that are at risk of collapse due to crumbling concrete. 19 schools have had to delay the start of the new academic year, while 24 others will receive remote learning. Opposition leader Keir Starmer accused the government of cutting corners and likened them to "cowboy builders."

UK government accused of 'cutting corners' as 147 schools named at risk due to crumbling concrete
The British government has published a list of 147 schools in England that are at risk of collapse due to crumbling concrete. 19 schools have had to delay the start of the new academic year, while 24 others will receive remote learning. Opposition leader Keir Starmer accused the government of cutting corners and likened them to "cowboy builders."