Toby Young's free school buys £9million office block

The free school set up by journalist Toby Young has bought a £9million office block it plans to turn into another school building.

The West London Free School now has three Hammersmith sites — only one being used for lessons.

Hammersmith MP Andy Slaughter said: “I don’t have a problem with money going to education or new schools opening, but I want all children in my constituency to get the money, not for it to be handed out to Michael Gove’s mates.”

The West London Free School is based in Cambridge Grove. It was due to move into premises at Palingswick House, in King Street, last year but the move was put off because building work is ongoing.