Parents take to parliament to demand action on government cuts to children's services

The Government has missed another chance to address the funding crisis facing children's social care.

Rumours were rife that the Chancellor was planning a shift in focus around younger generations and the future.

"...we have heard nothing in today’s Budget that indicates help may be on the way."

Early intervention spending is falling as central government funding is cut. A change of direction is urgently needed.

The impact of wider spending freezes affecting the lives of children and families remains off the agenda.

Head of policy and research at Action for Children, Eleanor Briggs responds.

Midsummer brought the State Opening of Parliament and a Queen’s Speech that, in contrast, was much shorter than usual

We respond to new analysis by the Local Government Association.

While the budget included some much needed respite for adult’s social care there was no mention of support for children.