Mr Driver and Mr Elliott also deny charges of attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and perverting the course of justice.

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Mr Driver said a "proper feasibility study wasn't done" on the Bluebell Way site, which is close to junction 31A on the M6 motorway.

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The Department for Education said the meeting between Mr Driver and Mr Gove was postponed, not cancelled, due to the so-called "purdah" rules surrounding political activity ahead of the local elections on 2 May.

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