Summary
The UK government's plan to address child poverty has been delayed. The strategy was expected in the spring but may now be released in the autumn, allowing time for budget considerations. The government stated its commitment to reducing child poverty and outlined existing measures like free breakfast clubs and increased minimum wage.
Key Facts
- The child poverty strategy was originally due in the spring but is now delayed.
- The strategy might be released in the autumn around the time of the government budget.
- The plan is being prepared by the Child Poverty Taskforce, set up last July.
- The government aims to reduce child poverty and has taken steps like expanding free breakfast clubs and increasing the national minimum wage.
- Some Labour MPs want to remove the two-child benefit cap, which limits benefits for families with more than two children.
- The two-child benefit cap affects about 1.5 million families and was introduced in 2017.
- The government has promised a comprehensive strategy later this year to address the root causes of child poverty.
