Why is childcare so expensive?

Childcare in the UK is among the most expensive in the world, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Underfunded and understaffed, it’s becoming a key political battleground issue, one that parties are hoping to capitalise on in the run-up to the next election.

On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto is joined by MP Stella Creasy and Pregnant then Screwed founder Joeli Brearley to explore the issues parents face when accessing childcare.

Plus, Peter Moss, emeritus professor at the Institute of Education at University College London explains why it’s so expensive when compared to other countries in Europe and Scandinavia.

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