HYNDBURN MP Graham Jones has written to government ministers about the importance of further education funding.

Mr Jones has said education to the sector has been 'hit hard by government austerity' and has taken action to find answers.

Hyndburn's four largest Further Education providers are North Lancs Training Group, Accrington and Rossendale College, St Christopher's CE High School and Accrington Academy.

Mr Jones said:"I have visited all four in the last 12 months and heard from each just how challenging it now is to provide the education for our young people with huge budget reductions and ever changing policies.

"Further Education funding across England is being hit hard by government austerity."