GRAHAM Jones has turned his attention to childcare costs, which he said have soared by 33 per cent under David Cameron.
The Labour MP said families were now spending £1,533 more this year than they did in 2010 He said: “These figures lay bare the extent of David Cameron’s failure.
“He is badly letting down working families.
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“Since 2010, the failing Tory plan has seen the costs of childcare soar. On top of this, there are over 40,000 fewer childcare places, and wages are down £1,600 a year on average.
“Labour gets that Britain only succeeds when working families succeed. Our plan offers a better future for families struggling against the soaring cost and lack of availability of childcare.”
Labour has promised to extend free childcare from 15 hours a week to 25 hours for working parents with children aged three or four if they win power at May’s general election.
It would be paid for a levy on banks.
Mr Jones said: “Labour has set out a new plan for Britain’s future, a plan that works for ordinary families, rewarding the hard work they do and saving the NHS they rely on.”
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