UK government accused of 'mockery' as teacher numbers fall

Key facts

• The number of teachers in state-funded schools in England decreased by around 1,900 in one year.
• The government has been accused of making a 'mockery' of the situation.

In England, the number of teachers employed in state-funded schools has seen a decline over the past year. Approximately 1,900 fewer teachers were recorded compared to the previous year. This reduction has drawn criticism, with the government being accused of making a 'mockery' of the situation.