Sunak's jobs plan must be backed by childcare funding, say MPs
by Heather Stewart Political editor from on (#55HET)
Chancellor failed to offer financial help to nurseries in summer statement
MPs have issued a fresh plea to Rishi Sunak to offer more financial support to the struggling childcare sector after he failed to take action in Wednesday's summer statement.
The chancellor declined to offer more financial help to nurseries and other providers in his plan for jobs", despite being urged to do so by business groups including the Institute of Directors, and the Conservative chairs of the equalities, education and liaison parliamentary committees.
Related: Sunak's promises mean nothing with a government this incompetent | Polly Toynbee
Continue reading...