An outraged mother has accused the NHS of ‘shocking discrimination’ after her eight-year-old son was denied vital treatment – just because he goes to private school. Tory MPs described the move as ‘morally indefensible’ and a manifestation of Labour’s ‘vile class war’, while the parent attacked the unjust ‘two-tier’ decision as a blatant breach of the health serviceContinue reading “A Private School Boy Is Turned Away By The NHS”
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Free School Meals Axed By Rachel Reeves
Parents could be charged additional lunch costs for their children as Rachel Reeves reportedly intends to axe universal free school meals for infants. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is said to have suggested the change as part of a £500 million cut to education to be included in the Chancellor’s austerity plan on Wednesday when sheContinue reading “Free School Meals Axed By Rachel Reeves”
Two-Child Benefits Cap Could Be Axed
As Keir Starmer confronts his first Labour revolt, ministers have hinted that the two-child benefits cap may be removed soon. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted the government must ‘do the sums’ before confirming that the policy will be ditched. The Prime Minister has been working extremely hard to quell mounting resentment among hisContinue reading “Two-Child Benefits Cap Could Be Axed”
In England, No Constituency Has Enough Childcare Spaces For All Under-Fives
The lack of childcare provision is laid bare by figures showing no constituencies in England have enough spaces for all under-fives. Despite a Government pledge to extend free childcare, research shared with a newspaper outlet, and highlights the lack of providers in most areas. Only 32 constituencies out of 533 did early years centres haveContinue reading “In England, No Constituency Has Enough Childcare Spaces For All Under-Fives”