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While Britons increasingly value life outside the daily grind, the government is pursuing a class-based approach to kicking people back to work, writes Guardian columnist John Harris
The shadow education secretary is determined to put childcare reform at the heart of Labour’s policy – and stop Jeremy Hunt stealing her thunder
Jeremy Hunt’s Budget won’t fix the childcare crisis. Rethinking work, motherhood and better pay for nursery staff and childminders might.
Letters: <strong>David Blunkett </strong>says the chancellor has distorted the truth about childcare in his budget statement, while <strong>Tony Roberts </strong>says<strong> </strong>the Tories have always misunderstood the importance of early years provision. Plus letters from <strong>Margaret Varley </strong>and<strong> Ursula Shone</strong>
Jeremy Hunt has announced reforms to childcare, pensions and disability benefits. What do they mean for the economy?