Family Policy Project: Media

Coalition Government still sidelining Families

05-Aug-2010

RF tell Daily Telegraph that Families are the most important element in the Big Society and are still being overlooked.

Marriage tax controversy must not threaten overall family policy

16-Jul-2010

Many think that family policy has been sidelined. The question now being asked is: “Is this due to disagreements within the coalition government on marriage tax policy?”

Recognising the significance of the Childhood and Families Task Force

25-Jun-2010

We have written to David Cameron and Nick Clegg suggesting a broad remit for the new Childhood and Families Task Force. It needs to be long-term and maintain a focus on families rather than just children.

Media

Peter Lynas speaks for the Family Policy Project. The areas you might like to speak to him about include:

The Family – what it's for and how it is changing?
Marriage, divorce and cohabitation
Marriage tax allowance
The costs of family breakdown
Relationships education – does it work?
Working time and family wellbeing
Keeping time for your children
The role of the extended family and its benefits
Granny planning – multi-generational living
The sandwich generation – those who care for their kids and their parents

Previous Media Coverage

Broken homes cost taxpayers £40bn The Daily Telegraph
Relative Values The Guardian
49 minutes: The time each day the average family spends together The Independent
Planners 'should presume in favour of granny flats' The Daily Telegraph

Peter Lynas can be contacted on 01223 341286 or by email

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