Labour candidate welcomes adult learning whitepaper

This will include the "open space" movement which will mean public and private buildings all over the country throwing open their doors to learners in the evening and weekends. This will include pubs, shops, cafes and churches to workplaces, libraries and galleries. The buildings will be identified by the new "Learning Revolution" logo and at least 7,000 rooms will be available, with the number expected to grow.

Labour's candidate for Bexhill and Battle MP, James Royston, is pleased by the move. "The White Paper commits government to work across departments to support anyone and everyone who wants to learn for pleasure, which we know can have a profound impact on wellbeing for individuals and communities

"Labour's campaign will see over 7000 spaces and places opened up for people who want to organise their own learning and I know that a great many people in Bexhill and Battle stand to benefit."

The campaign is backed by organisations ranging from the Women's Institute, the Church of England and the National Trust to Microsoft and BUPA.