Another Tory-led government could mean 1,000 Sure Start centres closing, say Labour
Labour today are highlighting the Tories’ threat to Sure Start. They are saying that another Tory-led government could…
Sure Start
Labour announce plans to save Sure Start and double childcare plans
Labour have announced that they’ll save Sure Start and also double the number of place at them to…
Poorer households affected the most by Coalition’s “selective cuts”, report finds
The poorest in society have suffered the most under the Coalition, a report from the London School of…
What Labour needs to do to meet the needs of modern family life
Today 4Children is publishing a vision for children and family services for the next Parliament and beyond –…
Closing hundreds of Sure Start centres comes at a huge cost
If I were to pick my ‘greatest hits’ list in terms of achievements of the last Labour…
Nick Clegg’s best moments as Lib Dem leader
Sadly, the rumours weren’t true, and Nick Clegg did not resign, but that shouldn’t stop us reflecting on…
Sure Start: big reform is in the air
Labour has an excellent childcare policy. Taxing the banks to offer working parents an extra ten hours support…
628 fewer Sure Start centres than in April 2010, Powell says
Lucy Powell, Shadow Minister for Childcare and Children, has today revealed new figures that show the fundamental reduction of Sure Start…
Sure Start: one of Labour’s most permanently transformative successes
Looking back over Labour’s 13 years, there are plenty of achievements to celebrate alongside plentiful regrets for things…
It’s time to fight for Sure Start
The Government is sabotaging Sure Start. 401 Sure Start Centres have closed since 2010 and hundreds more have…
