Nigel Huddleston

Nigel Huddleston

Conservative — Droitwich and Evesham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 16 October 2025

Debate

Youth Services: Deprived Communities

Contribution

We all recognise the value of youth services, but the right hon. Lady will be well aware that many youth services, from mental health support to sport provision, are commissioned and then provided by charities, which are under quite severe financial pressures, yet incredibly charities were not exempt from Labour’s national insurance increases. Even children’s hospices were not. Why not? Is the Department engaging constructively with the Chancellor about the plight of children’s and youth charities? There is no point having a youth strategy if the Government are undermining the viability of the providers of the services.

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