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Charities Urge Starmer to End Two-Child Benefit Cap

4/22/2025

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Charities Urge Starmer

Charities like Barnardo's and Save the Children UK are calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to abolish the two-child benefit cap, warning that child poverty could soar from 4.5 million to 4.8 million by 2029. Despite the urgent plea, ministers seem hesitant to act, fearing backlash from voters who support the cap.

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Charities Urge Starmer

Charities like Barnardo's and Save the Children UK are calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to abolish the two-child benefit cap, warning that child poverty could soar from 4.5 million to 4.8 million by 2029. Despite the urgent plea, ministers seem hesitant to act, fearing backlash from voters who support the cap.

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