What David Lammy gets right – and wrong – about parenting
David Lammy recently emphasized the importance of parental responsibility in light of rising youth crime in the UK. His proposals to enhance Parenting Orders and compel parents to attend counseling have sparked debate about their effectiveness. Critics argue that these measures may not address the underlying issues and could further undermine parental authority.
- ▪David Lammy highlighted the need for parents to take responsibility for their children amid rising youth crime.
- ▪His proposals include strengthening Parenting Orders and increasing court powers to mandate parental counseling.
- ▪Critics believe these measures may not effectively encourage responsible parenting and could undermine parental authority.
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What David Lammy gets right – and wrong – about parenting Labour is doing more than any government in history to undermine parental responsibility and authority. i Picture by: Getty dataLayer.push({ event: 'author', author: "Joanna Williams" }) Joanna Williams Columnist 20th May 2026 i Picture by: Getty Share Topics Politics UK Want unlimited, ad-free access? Become a spiked supporter. Something incredible happened on Monday. David Lammy, the gaffe-prone and intellectually challenged secretary of state for justice, hit on common sense. Intentionally or not, he stated the blindingly obvious: parents should be responsible for their children. Lammy’s announcement came as he outlined plans to overhaul the youth justice system in England and Wales.
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