Child Poverty Action Group
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Child Poverty Action Group is the leading charity campaigning for an end to child poverty in the UK.
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23 days ago
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We wholeheartedly support the UK governmentâs decision to do the right thing and scrap the two-child limit. Much like the expansion of free school meals, it will improve the lives of children up and down the country. 1/2
24 days ago
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27 days ago
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All kids deserve the best start in life. No matter how many brothers and sisters they have, or what jobs their parents have, or if someone in their household has a disability. They all deserve a good childhood â not just because it will set them up for a stronger future, but because theyâre kids.
about 1 month ago
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Child Poverty Action Group
Dr Uisce Jordan
about 1 month ago
A year ago today I joined some of the incredible
@changingrealities.bsky.social
parents at Downing Street who shared what changes are needed to end child poverty - incl why the two-child limit must be scrapped. Itâs brilliant to see yesterdayâs announcement after so much hard work from so many.
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One parent affected by the two-child limit told us: 'My children will no longer be the children having to go without amongst their friends who come from smaller families. To make children suffer is morally wrong and should never have happened.'
about 1 month ago
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What difference will scrapping the two-child limit make to children's lives? Shauna says she'll be able to buy her children a new mattress.
about 1 month ago
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'This is a much-needed fresh start in our country's efforts to eradicate child poverty and while there is more to do it gives us strong foundations to build on' - our comment to the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped from next year
The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyx4ggyj44o
about 1 month ago
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âThis is a transformative victory for childrenâ
labourlist.org/2025/11/scra...
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'This is a transformative victory for children' - LabourList
Abolishing the two-child limit brings hope to 1.7 million children and a fresh approach to tackling poverty says Alison Garnham of CPAG.
https://labourlist.org/2025/11/scrapping-two-child-limit-child-poverty-action-group/
about 1 month ago
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Scrapping the two-child limit will be transformational for children.
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about 1 month ago
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Scrapping the two-child limit will be transformational for children. This is a much-needed fresh start in our countryâs efforts to eradicate child poverty and while there is more to do it gives us strong foundations to build on. 1/2
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Weâre expecting the Child Poverty Strategy any day. We asked children what theyâd like to say to the PM about their hopes and concerns. Robyn said: 'Iâm writing to you since some families are going through something called poverty, which is not okay!'
about 1 month ago
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83% of the public agree that no child should be living in poverty in the UK
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Unions urge Reeves to prioritise living standards as CBI presses for shift on employment rights
TUC calls on chancellor to focus on child poverty and upping minimum wage
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/23/unions-urge-rachel-reeves-living-standards-budget
about 1 month ago
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We asked kids what theyâd say to the PM about their hopes & concerns. Ezzah, Year 7, said: âChildren are the future & they deserve the chance to live a happy & healthy life, go to school & reach their full potential. I believe the government can do more to support families who are struggling.â
about 1 month ago
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Weâre expecting the Child Poverty Strategy any day. We asked children what theyâd like to say to the PM about their hopes and concerns. Iris said: 'It is wrong that a weight like poverty should be placed upon the shoulders of young children, some under five.'
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Weâre expecting the Child Poverty Strategy any day. We asked children what theyâd like to say to the PM about their hopes and concerns. Maryam said: 'I think itâs important that all children in the UK have what they need to be happy and healthy.'
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Weâre expecting the Child Poverty Strategy any day. We asked children what theyâd like to say to the PM about their hopes and concerns. Banujan, Year 7, said: âItâs hard to feel happy if you donât have enough food, warm clothes, or a safe place to live...
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With govtâs child poverty strategy expected soon, new evidence shows most teachers want more action on child poverty. 86% of teachers polled by @NEUnion say child poverty is limiting opportunity for their pupils to some extent. Two in five say it's limiting it greatly. 1/5
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about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Child Poverty Action Group
ATD Fourth World UK
about 2 months ago
We are proud to be among the 100 groups who co-signed this letter on fully scrapping the two-child limit. Via
@cpaguk.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Over 100 groups call for Labour to fully scrap two child benefit cap
âAbolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of childrenâs lives on a path to a brighter futureâ, major organisations say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/two-child-benefit-cap-labour-scrap-budget-poverty-b2862746.html
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Child Poverty Action Group
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
about 2 months ago
We've joined
@cpaguk.bsky.social
and over 100 others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life but a record 4.5 million children live in poverty. They deserve better. See the full letter below:
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Child Poverty Action Group
Citizens Advice Scotland
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the UK government can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential. đ§”(1/2)
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Child Poverty Action Group
Engender
about 2 months ago
Today we've joined over 100 organisations in calling for the UK government to fully scrap the cruel two-child limit. We've waited long enough. Acting swiftly to support women & their families impacted by the limit is crucial. Find out more & read the letter here:
cpag.org.uk/news/107-org...
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Child Poverty Action Group
rightsnet
about 2 months ago
More than 100 organisations warn the government against âhalf-measuresâ on the two-child limit
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/68876
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Child Poverty Action Group
National Housing Federation
about 2 months ago
No child should have to experience poverty. Yet, it's the reality for 4.5 million children in the UK. That's why weâve joined over 100 others in calling on the government to scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. Read more below.
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Child Poverty Action Group
about 2 months ago
More than 100 organisations join together to urge the Government to scrap the two-child limit in full, rather than amend it | Nursery World
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More than 100 organisations join together to urge the Government to scrap the two-child limit in full, rather than amend it - Nursery World
More than 100 organisations representing anti-poverty charities, teachers, doctors, social workers and health visitors have signed a letter urging the Government to scrap the two-child limit in full rather than introduce âhalf measuresâ.
https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news/more-than-100-organisations-join-together-to-urge-the-government-to-scrap-the-two-child-limit-in-full-rather-than-amend-it
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Child Poverty Action Group
CELCIS
about 2 months ago
Every child deserves the best start in life. We continue to stand with organisations across the UK urging the government to scrap the two-child limit.
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Child Poverty Action Group
NGA For Schools & Trusts
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined 100+ organisations calling on the government to scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life; ending this policy is key to tackling poverty and supporting schools to help children thrive. Find out why & read moređ
www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...
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Child Poverty Action Group
Early Education and Childcare Coalition
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined more than 100 organisations in calling on the government to scrap the two-child limit in full. Every child deserves the best start in life, yet this policy is pushing too many families into hardship. Read more here:
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
@cpaguk.bsky.social
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Over 100 groups call for Labour to fully scrap two child benefit cap
âAbolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of childrenâs lives on a path to a brighter futureâ, major organisations say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/two-child-benefit-cap-labour-scrap-budget-poverty-b2862746.html
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Child Poverty Action Group
Impetus
about 2 months ago
Our vision is for a society where all young people, regardless of background, can thrive in school, work and life. Weâve joined 100+ others in calling for govt to fully scrap the two-child limit, to deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities & in the UK's potential.
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Child Poverty Action Group
Centre for Young Lives
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
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Child Poverty Action Group
Resolve Poverty
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
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Child Poverty Action Group
Praxis, for migrants and refugees
about 2 months ago
Today we joined over 100+ organisations calling on the Government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the same chance to thrive, no matter their background.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Over 100 groups call for Labour to fully scrap two child benefit cap
âAbolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of childrenâs lives on a path to a brighter futureâ, major organisations say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/two-child-benefit-cap-labour-scrap-budget-poverty-b2862746.html
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Child Poverty Action Group
Institute of Health Visiting
about 2 months ago
iHV joins over 100 others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential. Every child deserves the best start in life.
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Child Poverty Action Group
Katie Schmuecker
about 2 months ago
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
has joined 100+ others to call on the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. Fully scrapping the two-child will deliver a decisive shift in child poverty, boosting childrenâs opportunities and the UK's potential.
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Child Poverty Action Group
Z2K (Zacchaeus 2000 Trust)
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
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Child Poverty Action Group
National Education Union
about 2 months ago
The NEU is proud to stand alongside 100+ organisations in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By scrapping the limit the government can deliver a shift in childrenâs opportunities and the UK's potential.
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Child Poverty Action Group
Friends, Families and Travellers
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined
@cpaguk.bsky.social
and 100+ others in calling for the government to scrap the two-child limit. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential. More:
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Child Poverty Action Group
Faculty of Public Health
about 2 months ago
The Faculty of Public Health has joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit in full to turn the tide on child poverty. Read more
cpag.org.uk/news/letter-...
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Letter warning government against 'half-measures' on two-child limit
As this government recognises, every child deserves the best start in life. But a record 4.5 million children live in poverty. Their life chances are being held back and their potential wasted. They d...
https://cpag.org.uk/news/letter-warning-government-against-half-measures-two-child-limit
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Child Poverty Action Group
Barnardo's
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined 100+ organisations urging the government to scrap the two-child limit. It drives child poverty. âItâs our moral duty to work towards eliminating child poverty in this country," said our CEO,
@lynnanneperry.bsky.social
Learn more here:
brnw.ch/21wXq4j
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Government Urged to Lift Two-Child Benefits Limit
More than 100 organisations -Â including those representing doctors, teachers, social workers, and anti-poverty charities - have urged the government to scrap the policy in full.
https://brnw.ch/21wXq4j
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Child Poverty Action Group
Save the Children UK
about 2 months ago
We're proud to sign this letter and join 100+ other organisations in calling for the UK Government to fully scrap the two-child limit. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
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reposted by
Child Poverty Action Group
Women's Budget Group
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined 100+ others in calling for the gov to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the gov can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Over 100 groups call for Labour to fully scrap two child benefit cap
âAbolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of childrenâs lives on a path to a brighter futureâ, major organisations say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/two-child-benefit-cap-labour-scrap-budget-poverty-b2862746.html
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Child Poverty Action Group
The Sutton Trust
about 2 months ago
â Weâre proud to have joined
@cpaguk.bsky.social
and 100+ others in signing a letter calling for the Government to fully scrap the two-child limit. This move would ensure Govt can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities and in the UK's potential.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Over 100 groups call for Labour to fully scrap two child benefit cap
âAbolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of childrenâs lives on a path to a brighter futureâ, major organisations say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/two-child-benefit-cap-labour-scrap-budget-poverty-b2862746.html
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Organisations representing doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and health visitors, as well as housing experts and anti-poverty charities, all agree that the government should abolish the two-child limit in full to turn the tide on child poverty.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l...
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BBC News - Government Urged to Lift Two-Child Benefits Limit
The Chancellor has suggested she favours removing limits on benefits linked to family size
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l0057mp2
about 2 months ago
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Child Poverty Action Group
Teach First
about 2 months ago
Weâre proud to stand with the many organisations urging the government to scrap the two-child limit. Right now, 4.5 million children are being denied the chance to thrive. Itâs time to end the poverty holding them back from reaching their full potential.
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Child Poverty Action Group
National Children's Bureau
about 2 months ago
We're proud to be one of the organisations calling on the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. 4.5m children are being denied the opportunity to thrive. We urgently need to end the poverty which blights childhoods and holds our children back in so many ways.
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Child Poverty Action Group
The Children's Society
about 2 months ago
Every child deserves the best start in life. Weâve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
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Child Poverty Action Group
Independent Food Aid Network
about 2 months ago
Weâve joined
@cpaguk.bsky.social
& 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in childrenâs opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
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reposted by
Child Poverty Action Group
Turn2us
about 2 months ago
Organisations representing doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and health visitors, as well as housing experts and anti-poverty charities, all agree that the government should abolish the two-child limit in full to turn the tide on child poverty.
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Child Poverty Action Group
Aberlour Children's Charity
about 2 months ago
We're proud to sign this letter and continue to support calls to scrap the 2-child limit. It's the first and most direct way we can begin to reduce child poverty. We urge Keir Starmer to do the right thing.
#EndChildPoverty
@cpaguk.bsky.social
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