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Labour's Phillipson Defends Controversial Two-Child Benefit Cap

7/6/2025

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Labour's Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, is under fire for her stance on the controversial two-child benefit cap. While Labour MPs urge its abolition, Phillipson insists on the need for fiscal responsibility. The government recognizes the cap's role in fighting child poverty but cautions that removing it could lead to hefty financial implications, complicating welfare reforms.

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Labour's Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, is under fire for her stance on the controversial two-child benefit cap. While Labour MPs urge its abolition, Phillipson insists on the need for fiscal responsibility. The government recognizes the cap's role in fighting child poverty but cautions that removing it could lead to hefty financial implications, complicating welfare reforms.