Education officials tonight admitted the number of school playing field sell-offs has increased again. Earlier it emerged that Education Secretary Michael Gove overruled independent advice not to allow the sale of the playing fields.
Campaigners have warned that the Government's decision to relax the rules on outdoor space at schools could undermine the future of school sports.
The Sport and Recreation Alliance, an umbrella organisation for sports' governing bodies, had hoped the Government would help build on the success of Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics.
Tim Lamb, the alliance's CEO, told The Guardian:
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.