Labour Councillors this week voted to close Ewing School, ignoring the pleas of local campaigners from Parents against the Closure of Ewing (PACE), Lib Dem Councillors and an 11,000 name petition. The Lib Dem have campaigned with parents from the start, argued against the closure, and have done everything in their power to stop it happening. However, there is a Labour majority on the Council.

Withington MP John Leech said,

“I am amazed about the breathtaking ignorance of Labour Councillors, who clearly don’t know about the excellent work Ewing currently does on inclusion. This is the wrong decision for my constituents, who will see an excellent school close without any guarantees that what places it will be better.”

Lib Dem Education spokesperson Marc Ramsbottom said,

“Labour have ignore the views of parents and pupils. Closing Ewing reduces choice for Manchester children. It is the wrong decision. The Lib Dems guarantee we will reverse it if we take power in May.”