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Rajan Apologizes, Supports £3 Billion Child Benefit Boost

11/27/2025

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On November 27, 2025, Mr. Rajan apologized for using 'scroungers' during an interview, clarifying he did not intend to label welfare recipients negatively.
He emphasized that over 70% of children in poverty come from working families.
His remarks followed Chancellor Rachel Reeves's announcement to abolish the two-child benefit cap in the Budget, a move supported by Labour's Left, to provide additional child benefits at £3 billion annually by 2030.

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On November 27, 2025, Mr. Rajan apologized for using 'scroungers' during an interview, clarifying he did not intend to label welfare recipients negatively.
He emphasized that over 70% of children in poverty come from working families.
His remarks followed Chancellor Rachel Reeves's announcement to abolish the two-child benefit cap in the Budget, a move supported by Labour's Left, to provide additional child benefits at £3 billion annually by 2030.