Childcare minister Sam Gyimah has criticised comedian Russell Brand for encouraging young people not to vote. Giving evidence to the political and constitutional reform committee, Gyimah told MPs it is "sad" that a "leading celebrity" such as Brand had taken such a stance. Brand, who advocates revolution, sparked controversy last year when he said voting made no difference, reports the BBC.
There were 894 care applications made to family courts in August 2014, latest figures from Children and Families Court Advisory and Support Service show. The figure represents an eight per cent increase compared to August 2013, Cafcass said. The rise is half that of the previous month when a record number of applications were made.
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