Childcare is once more a hot political topic, with Tory MPs pressurising Rishi Sunak to come up with a plan to help working parents. Many were distinctly disappointed with reports the PM had shelved Liz Truss’ plans, which involved 50-hours a week of ‘free’ childcare for under-3s and the loosening of staff-child ratios. But with … Continue reading Expanding ‘free’ childcare isn’t going to solve our labour market crisis