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Election 2019: Liberal Democrats manifesto pledges heavy investment in youth services and early years

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to invest £500m in youth services and provide a public health approach to tackle youth violence.
Jo Swinson launches the Liberal Democrat's manifesto. Image: Liberal Democrats
Jo Swinson launches the Liberal Democrat's manifesto. Image: Liberal Democrats

Announcing her party’s election manifesto, leader Jo Swinson promised to ringfence £500m to “repair the damage to youth services”, reach more young people and improve training for youth workers.

As part of their plan for health and social care, the Liberal Democrats will invest more into the first two years of a child’s life and provide targeted support for vulnerable children at risk of poor wellbeing.

The party also promised to take a preventative approach to youth violence – training police, teachers, health professionals, youth workers and social services to identify early signs of young people becoming involved in gangs and violence.

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