Peer accuses incoming commissioner of ‘pussyfooting' around government

Neil Puffett
Thursday, February 5, 2015

The incoming children's commissioner for England has been accused of "pussyfooting" around government after suggesting the coalition has made good progress on children's rights over the past five years.

Incoming children's commissioner Anne Longfield said there is "encouragement to be tactful" about certain issues. Picture: UK Parliament
Incoming children's commissioner Anne Longfield said there is "encouragement to be tactful" about certain issues. Picture: UK Parliament

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