Gordon Backs NSPCC Child Protection Calls
Gordon has today added his name to the NSPCC’s campaign calling for child protection to be a priority in the wake of a series of tragic child abuse deaths.
Gordon backed the NSPCC’s new campaign which calls for vital child protection reforms alongside continued funding of Childline and the NSPCC Helpline.
Signing up to the NSPCC’s six calls at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton, Gordon said: “Following the tragic death of Baby Peter (named in August as Peter Connolly), we must ensure that vital child protection reforms take place. In this difficult economic climate protecting children must remain our priority if we are to prevent more children suffering from violence, sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional harm, and to support those who have already been abused”
Gordon also highlighted the need for government to ensure that ChildLine continues to receive financial support from government to provide a vital, confidential support service for vulnerable children: “Children in Blackpool South and elsewhere must have access to safe confidential space in order to speak out about abuse and get help. ChildLine gives children this opportunity; we must ensure that government funding for the service is maintained beyond the current cut-off date in 2011”.
Diana Sutton, NSPCC Head of Policy & Public Affairs said: “The NSPCC is delighted that Gordon Marsden MP has signed up to support the NSPCC’s campaign to protect all children. Gordon ‘s support for this campaign is making a crucial difference to the services available to children and young people in Blackpool South, particularly their support for continued funding for ChildLine.
