The fight for equal funding for Haringey’s children was boosted this week, after it emerged that a local trade union is set to support local Liberal Democrats in their Fair Funding campaign.

Haringey Liberal Democrats launched the campaign in August 2007, taking their fight as far as Downing Street and Prime Minister’s Question Time. Haringey’s children receive £1,183 less than children classed as receiving education in ‘inner London’ areas.

Lynne Featherstone MP comments:

“I welcome our local union’s support on this important issue. Haringey’s children are seriously disadvantaged by this perverse funding system.

“The more people and organisations that point this out to the Government, the better hope we have that one day they might listen.”

Cllr Gail Engert, Liberal Democrat Education, Schools and Families, spokesperson, adds:

“We welcome news that unions are ready to back our campaign. A united front on this issue can only be good for Haringey’s children. We will continue to lead and push as far as we can to get a fair deal for Haringey.”