Child poverty

Ending child poverty is not just desirable, it is entirely achievable – but only if politicians like Theresa May deliver on their promises
If the government doesn’t act now the situation will only further deteriorate and will have detrimental affects for the future generation in the years to come
Amber Rudd’s changes to Universal Credit will look increasingly like window dressing
A surge of 36% over past six years means 1.4 million households now affected
Four million children in the UK are now growing up in poverty – and families with kids are the biggest losers under Universal Credit
Single parents are starting to be heard but the Budget announcements are unlikely to reverse the tide towards rising levels of child poverty
Official documents reveal he was told about the possible effects.