Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 12 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 144 members in total.

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Giving every child the best start in life

That this House notes the work of WAVE Trust and its 70/30 campaign to reduce levels of child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse by 70 per cent by 2030; further notes that over two-thirds of this House have endorsed that campaign, including a majority from all parties; recognises the role that Adverse Childhood Experiences play in the entrenchment of intergenerational health and income inequalities and the loss of over £20 billion per year to the UK economy; welcomes the publication of the Early Years Review; and calls on the Government to adopt a comprehensive early years’ strategy to prevent harm to children before it happens, ensuring that all parents are supported to give children the best possible start in life.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

31 

Session

2021-22

Other sponsors

Andrew Gwynne

Jim Shannon

Lisa Cameron

Christine Jardine

Mohammad Yasin

Subjects

Children Abuse Disadvantaged Protection Pre-school education Offences against children

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk