In the run-up to the general election, all three key political parties came out yesterday to reinforce their plans to support families if they get into government.
But Diana Sutton, NSPCC's head of public affairs, said the charity was "bitterly disappointed" that none of the main political parties used yesterday's exchanges to announce plans to sustain child protection resources.
"Over the last parliament, since the death of Baby Peter, demands on local children's services departments have grown significantly. Social workers are struggling with increased case loads," said Sutton. "It is vital that vulnerable children are not left to suffer from the financial fallout of economic recession. With just a week to go to the general election, we are calling on the political leaders to end their silence on child protection funding now."
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