Youth services in parts of England in 'state of emergency', children's commissioner says

England's children's commissioner Rachel de Souza says youth services in some areas are in a state of emergency, naming Middlesbrough and Hounslow among the hardest places to grow up. The Guardian reports she says some children are being 'radically failed'.

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1. 19 Oct, 12:11 UTCThe Guardian reports commissioner's warning

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• Youth services in parts of England in state of emergency, children’s commissioner saysThe Guardian