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Josh Newbury Excerpts(2 months, 2 weeks ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker
That is a very early birthday present. We are going to get the last Member in, so well done everybody.
Josh Newbury (Cannock Chase) (Lab)
Care leavers all too often face a postcode lottery of inconsistent support, leading to wide disparities in accessing vital services such as social housing, financial advice and mental health support. Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the development of a national care leaver offer, so that all our care leavers can get the support they need and deserve?
Lucy Powell
Care leavers really have had the poor end of the deal in recent years. They have poorer outcomes than others, and their lives are more difficult as a result of having been in care, which is why we want to see a strategic approach. In the King’s Speech, we announced a children’s wellbeing Bill, which will allow us to take forward some of the legislative changes that we need to address this issue.