Children and Social Policy
The Commercialisation of Childhood - 09/06/07
Speech to Compass National Conference
Commercialisation of Childhood Charter - 09/06/07
Charter calling for the protection of children from advertising and for increased opportunities for children to participate in outdoor play.
Social exclusion and the voluntary sector - 11/01/07
Speech in the House of Commons
A week in the life of a pregnant mother on benefits - 02/10/06
Read how Helen tried to eat the healthy and balanced diet needed by pregnant women on just £3 per day
Life chances before birth - 24/07/06
Speech at a Fabian Society event at the House of Commons
Children’s play - 22/05/06
Article for Parliamentary Monitor on the importance of play for the healthy development of children
Child poverty and inequality - 11/02/06
Speech for the Fabian Society at Labour Spring Conference in Blackpool
Childcare bill - 28/11/05
Speech on the 2nd reading of the Childcare Bill in the House of Commons
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