Toby Young: I had to be diplomatic for free school

1 September 2012 Last updated at 13:18 ET Help

The number of free schools in London will increase this month from nine to more than 15, according to the Department for Education.

BBC London's Robin Punt asks journalist Toby Young about his experience setting up the semi-independent state-funded West London Free School in Hammersmith.

He also spoke to Martyn Essery of The Reach Free School, and Shadow Education Secretary Stephen Twigg.

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