New parliament: what issues lie ahead for the children's sector?

Derren Hayes
Thursday, June 29, 2017

The loss of its overall majority has been politically costly for the government, but it has also caused policy upheaval and ministerial changes affecting children's services. Sector leaders consider the implications.

The Queen’s Speech saw the government present a reduced programme of legislation that  left out many policy ideas contained in its manifesto. Picture: Roger Harris
The Queen’s Speech saw the government present a reduced programme of legislation that left out many policy ideas contained in its manifesto. Picture: Roger Harris

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