Summary
Rachel Reeves, a political figure, suggested removing a rule that limits benefits for larger families, as part of the upcoming Budget. The two-child limit on benefits was introduced in 2017 and has been criticized for affecting children in bigger families. Some options being considered include changing the rules to allow more support for additional children.
Key Facts
- Rachel Reeves wants to remove benefit limits linked to family size in the Budget.
- The current rule limits benefits to two children per family, introduced in 2017.
- Criticism includes claims that the rule unfairly penalizes children in larger families.
- The Labour party has previously suggested removing this cap when possible.
- Lifting the two-child cap could potentially help 470,000 children out of poverty.
- Removing the cap could cost an estimated £3.5 billion.
- The Labour party pledged in their 2024 manifesto not to raise certain taxes, but this may change.
- There is consideration for increasing benefits differently for families with more children.
