Government policies will be put to the 'family test'

PM announces new measures to 'support and strengthen' family life including doubling counselling budget

David Cameron
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David Cameron has said his government is committed to doing everything possible to "support and strengthen family life in Britain today" and has unveiled plans to introduce a 'family test' for all new government policies.

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