A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."

Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.

The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.

A large group of protesters turned up outside the Reform UK rally in Plymouth with Nigel Farage.