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Childcare gets top billing in the Budget, but will it work?
FromThe New Statesman Podcast: UK general election news and analysis
Childcare gets top billing in the Budget, but will it work?
FromThe New Statesman Podcast: UK general election news and analysis
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20 minutes
Released:
Mar 20, 2023
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After Jeremy Hunt announced an extension of free childcare provision to children older than nine months in the Budget this week, some parents groups are celebrating – but is this really a victory?Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Zoë Grünewald and Alona Ferber to discuss what was announced, whether it leaves Labour in a difficult position, and if the new policy will actually deliver what it promises.If you have a question for You Ask Us, go to newstatesman.com/youaskus Subscribers can get an ad free version of the NS Podcast on the New Statesman app Podcast listeners can subscribe to the NewStatesman for just £1 a week for 12 weeks using our specialoffer. Just visit newstatesman.com/podcastoffer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 20, 2023
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