Medway Lines:

Wow!

Medway Liberal Democrats think it is terific news that 8,420 families in Medway will benefit from a major new Childcare Package helping their cost of living and givng their children the best possible start in life.

The new tax-free childcare scheme, announced by the Liberal Democrats last year, will be increased from £1,200 to £2,000 per child and the scheme will be brought forward to Autumn 2015.

This means that working parents earning at least £50 per week will get 20% off the cost of childcare up to a limit of £10,000 for every child under the age of 12.

Those working part-time, on maternity leave or starting their own business will also be eligible for support with their childcare costs.

Medway LibDem Campaign Committee Chairman, Tony Jeacock said, "This is all part of the Liberal Democrat vision of creating a Stronger Economy with a Fairer Society, and who can baulk at that?"