House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Tackling Child Poverty: Developing Our Strategy
23 October 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions
Proposed by Liz Kendall Lab Leicester West
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At a glance
Key points
- The statement addresses the increase in child poverty since 2010
- The government will publish a Child Poverty Strategy in Spring 2025
- The Child Poverty Taskforce will engage with experts and families to inform strategy development
Issue summary
The statement addresses the increase in child poverty since 2010 and announces an ambitious strategy to tackle it.
Action requested
The government will publish a Child Poverty Strategy in Spring 2025, which will focus on reducing overall child poverty and addressing root causes. Over the coming months, the Child Poverty Taskforce will engage with experts, organisations, and families living in poverty to inform the strategy development.
Key facts
- Since 2010, child poverty has increased by 700,000, with over four million children living in poverty.
- The government aims to publish a Child Poverty Strategy in Spring 2025.
- A new forum of parents and carers will be set up to ensure the experiences of children in poverty are included in the strategy.
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