The prime minister has said that special educational needs (Send) is probably the issue that gets raised with him the most.

Speaking to ITV News Meridian from a school breakfast club in Reading , Sir Keir Starmer said the Government must get reform right and must therefore take the time to consult with parents.

Sir Keir said: “I think, uniformly, there’s a sense that the system at the moment isn’t working and needs reform.

“My strong view is we need to get that reform right and therefore we need to take the time to consult with parents and others.”

He said: “It’s probably the issue that gets raised with me across the House of Commons more than any other issue, which tells me it absolutely must be addressed.”

His comments came as the latest Department for Education (DfE) figures

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