Michael Pavey Articles

Labour councillors are the frontline in protecting Sure Start. Responsibility for Sure Start cuts and closures ultimately rests squarely with the government. But town halls always have the opportunity to find alternatives to closure. Labour Friends of Sure Start’s...

Don't you just love the grand parliamentary traditions? Starting each session with the pomp of the state opening; beginning each day with prayers in the chamber; the final day before christmas when the government sneaks out bundles of controversial reports. With 424...

Dad works as a security guard between 9pm and 9am. Mum is offered a cleaning job working 6am to 2pm. Who will look after their toddler between Mum leaving for work and Dad getting home? Dad works as a driver: four days on, four days off. Mum is offered work in a shop...

The very existence of Sure Start is now in serious jeopardy. The previous government forced the closure of 800 children's centres. Hundreds, if not thousands, more are now at risk due to ongoing cuts. We simply cannot afford to lose this unique and cherished public...