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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship today, Ms Barker.

Years of austerity have stripped out much of the vital support that young families once received through—dare I say it?—Sure Start. The number of children in care has risen by 28%, the number of children in residential care …..."

John Whitby - View Speech

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"I welcome support for all children, but I am trying to make the point that there is no negative judgment here. I say to those parents, “If you are doing nothing wrong, you have nothing to fear.” I have also heard the Secretary of State say that privately and publicly.

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John Whitby - View Speech

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