Emma Best - Member of the London Assembly

I fully support WAVE’s 70/30 campaign which recognises the need to focus on trauma-informed early intervention and prevention to help the next generation thrive. Read more
Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, then Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

"WAVE's visionary 70/30 strategy has my full backing. It tackles the roots of the problems in our society where so many address the symptoms." Read more
Rt Hon Jon Ashworth MP, Labour Shadow Health Secretary

"I support WAVE Trust’s 70/30 campaign to bring about a 70% reduction in child maltreatment by the year 2030." Read more

70/30 endorsers

Over 700 MPs, MSPs, MLAs, AMs, mayors, local councillors and other elected officers have endorsed the 70/30 Campaign.

Supporters come from across the UK, many working with 70/30 campaigners and partners to implement lasting change at both local and national level. For a full list of MP, MSP, MLA, AM and London Assembly endorsers:

MPs MSPs MSs MLAs London Assembly

Emma Best - Member of the London Assembly

I fully support WAVE’s 70/30 campaign which recognises the need to focus on trauma-informed early intervention and prevention to help the next generation thrive. Read more

Andrew Selous MP

"WAVE Trust brings valuable evidence, up-to-date science and urgency to the debate. Their work is undoubtedly having an impact in Parliament." Read more

Alex Burghart MP

"A shift in our politics towards preventing harm to children before it happens is well overdue. I am proud to endorse this campaign and I will continue to work with WAVE towards making this vision a reality." Read more

Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, then Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

"WAVE's visionary 70/30 strategy has my full backing. It tackles the roots of the problems in our society where so many address the symptoms." Read more

Rt Hon Jon Ashworth MP, Labour Shadow Health Secretary

"I support WAVE Trust’s 70/30 campaign to bring about a 70% reduction in child maltreatment by the year 2030." Read more

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