Parents in Hackney are voicing strong opposition to planned cuts in childcare subsidies that will eliminate support for families with a combined income above £55,000. Scheduled to start in September, the cuts could lead to financial strain for families reliant on nursery services. Protesters argue that this decision will force them to reduce nursery hours or leave the borough altogether, as housing costs are already high. Council argues the cuts align with national childcare expansion, but parents feel betrayed by increased costs at a critical time.
"To know when the kids turn three there should be a significant decrease and there will be an increase, we feel a little bit betrayed."
"It makes childcare unaffordable, we're having to drop our daughter down to three times a week as that is all we can afford instead of full time."
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