Childcare in the UK is very much a kitchen table issue with millions of parents, grandparents, employers, and childcare providers feeling frustrated that the system is not working for them.
The childcare facts are stark - the system needs urgent reform.
My recent report with Onward put forward some proposals for reform including merging maternity and paternity leave, new childcare credits system and allowing child benefit to be brought forward.
I am continuing to urge the Chancellor to address this issue in the upcoming Spring Budget next month as this is far wider an issue than just that of parents.
This is a chance to demonstrate how we can grow the economy and support families at the same time, and it is my view that this must be a top priority for the Government.
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