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Asylum seekers are generally entitled to free access to the NHS and can get some free childcare.

Investigations into Brown's alleged offences found he had worked at 20 childcare centres - including centres not operated by G8 Education - between 2017 and his arrest in May this year.

Some have had to "hike fees or shut their doors", he said, adding: "Families are being left to face higher childcare costs and fewer places."

The idea of a family hub dates back to the early 2000s when New Labour introduced "Sure Start" centres - focused on supporting young families with early education, childcare and health advice.

"That means access to safe, personalised maternity and postnatal care for everyone, as well as affordable childcare and action on the cost of living."