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With the autumn budget and spending review coming up, Chancellor Rishi Sunak met with some of the young families who are set to receive extra support.
He played games with the children and smiled as he greeted their soft toys.
Mr Sunak posed with puppet pandas and teddies as he spoke to their parents.
And Mr Sunak is set to pull a £500 million rabbit out of his hat to support these young families and announce a range of investments to give children the 'best possible start in life'.
He will make the announcements during the Budget and Spending Review on Wednesday.
With the autumn budget and spending review coming up, Chancellor Rishi Sunak met with some of the young families who are set to receive extra support
But Labour has called the package a 'smokescreen' for the Conservatives' 'failure' to offer support to families in the past.
Mr Sunak said: 'I passionately believe that we have a duty to give young families and their children the best possible start in life.
'We know that the first thousand and one days of a child's life are some of the most important in their development - which is why I'm thrilled that this investment will