I’ve been to visit Chilton Meadows Day Nursery to see first-hand the excellent early years education and childcare they provide for families in Houghton.

Nurseries like Chilton Meadows continue to provide outstanding services despite massive cuts in funding from this Conservative government.

It’s so important that every child gets the best start in life – that’s why Labour will put children first and build a modern childcare system that ensures that nurseries have the support they need to provide world-class early years childcare.