Labour's called government plans to open 55 more 'free schools' this month 'a waste of public money' ... after claims some due to open this week won't - because they haven't managed to attract enough students.

The schools are funded by the state but are not under local council control, so can set their own curriculum and budget.

Education Secretary Michael Gove says he expects the new wave to be as successful as the first 24 opened a year ago.