Dame Rachel says specific debates focused on the key issues for children are needed so that their views are taken into account by the party that goes on to form the next government.
She also wants party manifestos – which are being launched this week - to consider how policy pledges impact the lives of children, young people and families now and in the future.
“I want our future government, whoever it is, to give children every opportunity to represent their views in person: to parliamentary committees, at MP surgeries and through student voice councils,” Dame Rachel said in a blog post.
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