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Powell introduces “Sarah from Dudley”, who is talking about having two “amazing” adopted twins.

Sarah is talking about the impact of the 30-hour free childcare allowance introduced by Labour. It has saved the family £400 a week, she says. It meant she could return to work full-time, she says.