For me, this represents a sense of déjà vu. In 2001, as shadow spokesman for children’s issues, one of the first issues I became involved with was young carers. I attended one of the early Young Carers Festivals, and took part in a special Question Time event for MPs. We were shocked by the extent of the caring responsibilities taken on by children – in some cases still at primary school forced to grow up alarmingly quickly and prepared to make huge sacrifices throughout their childhood.
Almost 20 years on, many of the challenges and shortcomings have yet to be resolved.
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