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Around 10,000 children fallen into poverty since Labour won the election

Around 10,000 children have been dragged into poverty by the two-child benefits limit since Labour took office, suggests new research.

According to the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), which is behind the analysis, 10,000 children have been pulled into poverty by the two-child limit since the Government came into power, which is equivalent to 109 children every day since 5 July.

The two-child limit denies child allowances in universal credit (UC) and tax credits worth up to £3,455 per year to third or subsequent children born after April 2017.

CPAG’s calculation is based upon underlying data from the official Households Below Average Income statistics.

It is now renewing its call on the Government to abolish the two-child benefits cap in the upcoming Budget on 30 October, claiming it is the most ‘cost-effective’ way to stop more children being pulled into poverty.

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