PM to face Kemi Badenoch after minister and MPs raise concerns that defence plan will take cash from much-needed road projects
PMQs is starting soon.
Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.
The vast majority of nurseries and childminders are doing a brilliant job – but we have to ask hard questions every time we hear stories of families hit with hidden charges, restricted hours or excessive deposits that bear no relation to what parents are actually paying.
We know how important it is to find affordable providers close to home that parents can trust. But too many families are struggling to find the right place at an affordable price, with providers also under real pressure.
We’re going to take a close look at where change may be needed as part of our commitment to support economic growth and household prosperity, so the system works well for families and providers alike.
For all the positive rhetoric on the importance of the early years, the fact is that sustained underfunding – across successive governments – has left far too many settings with no choice but to raise fees and prices or risk permanent closure, while many families still face a postcode lottery when it comes to finding early years places.
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