Families will be thrown a lifeline by early-years plans

Commenting on Labour Party proposals to expand free childcare and open 1,000 new Sure Start centres, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said:
“Accessible, quality childcare and early years support can have a life-changing impact on children and their families.
“Restoring the network of Sure Start centres will offer a lifeline by providing education and health services to those families most in need, after years of cuts left them in tatters.
“These proposals, a