Nursery World - Early years sector pays tribute to 'tireless, dedicated campaigner' Jack Dromey MP

The early years sector has paid tribute to Jack Dromey, the Labour politician who died suddenly on Friday.

Jack Dromey MP (centre) campaigned to ensure the survival of nursery schools PHOTO Facebook

As MP for Birmingham Erdington, Dromey was involved in actively campaigning for many years on issues affecting the early years sector and children.

As secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes, he campaigned for more long-term sustainable funding.

Beatrice Merrick, chief executive of Early Education, said, ‘As secretary to the APPG for Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes, Jack worked tirelessly to secure the future of maintained nursery schools.

‘He was a passionate advocate for the work done by the nursery schools in his constituency and determined to ensure the survival of England’s remaining nursery schools, and to argue the case for more. His gentle, courteous but relentless pursuit of this goal was a significant contributor to the current spending review outcome.

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