
"I think at the moment let's let the BBC do their investigation into what has happened, but further down the line we need to ask questions about that process at the BBC because we've got to have trust in the BBC that there are processes in place."

"But I think once the investigation has happened and we know what the facts of the matter are, there are questions to be asked here about what the BBC has done and the delay that seems to have taken place in them taking action of this. The Labour MP said: "There is an investigation under way so I want to limit speculation on the investigation. James Murray, the shadow financial secretary to the Treasury, described the allegations against a "household name" BBC presenter as "completely shocking" and "concerning". "Summer holidays are just around the corner and instead of looking forward to fun-packed, carefree days, many families are faced with the worrying reality of not being able to put food on the table as they struggle to make ends meet." The letter to Mr Sunak stated: "Families in Britain need your help now. The charity has said that while the current policies that are in place represent good progress "they fall short in ensuring every baby and toddler can access the basic services and support they need".

Unicef said the Baby and Toddler Guarantee should include "accessible, quality, and fully resourced" maternity services, health visiting support, mental health support, Send (special educational needs and disability) provision, infant feeding support and early childhood education and care. Other signatories include the NSPCC, Save the Children UK and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. They include actors Olivia Colman, who is Unicef UK president, Ewan McGregor and Michael Sheen, singer Rita Ora and Sir Andy. Rishi Sunak has been urged to guarantee all babies and toddlers get the basic early help needed from maternity services to childhood education and care no matter where they live in the UK.Ī letter to the PM has been co-ordinated by Unicef and signed by dozens of other charities, experts in early childhood development, and high-profile names. The tennis champion is among a host of celebrities supporting a charity's demand to the prime minister for better early years support for children in the UK.
