Children’s Prosperity Plan

The 1 million children in the UK living in poverty because of the 2 child policy cannot wait for an ideal world, Keir Starmer.

We welcome Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer’s comments that he would remove the 2-child limit in an ‘ideal world’, but urge him to commit to a policy change that cannot wait any longer. The 1 million children in the UK living in poverty because of this policy cannot wait for an ideal world. These children, many of whom are ethnic minorities and living in homes where someone is disabled, will have to contend with long-term impacts on their health, wellbeing and educational outcomes. This Tory policy denies the truth that all children are of equal and immeasurable worth. We cannot hope to achieve a strong economy and strong communities for as long as millions of our children are growing up in poverty.

Tonight, The Most Reverend Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury, has joined the national campaign calling on Jeremy Hunt and Rachel Reeves to remove the two-child limit and lift 1 million children from poverty. Writing in The Observer, The Archbishop said: “The two-child limit falls short of our values as a society. It denies the truth that all children are of equal and immeasurable worth, and will have an impact on their long-term health, wellbeing and educational outcomes. Shamefully, children from ethnic minorities and homes where someone is disabled are most affected. Children should grow up in families and households where they can flourish and be supported to find their place in the world. Yet the two-child limit prevents many from accessing the resources they need. This cruel policy is neither moral nor necessary. We are a country that can and should provide for those most in need, following the example of Jesus Christ, who served the poorest in society. As a meaningful step towards ending poverty, and recognising the growing concern across the political spectrum, I urge all parties to commit to abolishing the two-child limit.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMw9h2eW and join our campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eHxNZMzy

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We told The Mirror that Rishi Sunak's pledge to retain the two-child benefit cap underscores a continuation of a policy that unfairly limits crucial support for many families across the UK. This position, which could prevent 250,000 children from escaping poverty, highlights the urgent need for opposition parties, particularly Rachel Reeves, to commit to abolishing this cap. Political leaders must prioritise actions that put children first.

We're disappointed by Rishi Sunak's comment today in 'The Sun'. The family element of child tax credit – £10.45 a week – is no longer paid to huge numbers of families just because their children were born after 6 April 2017. And the two-child limit means a three-child family now loses even more – £62 a week. Resolution Foundation analysis indicates that by 2028, 55% of families with three children and 77% of four-child families will be thrust into poverty. We cannot hope to achieve a strong economy and strong communities for as long as millions of our children are growing up in poverty.

We're pleased to have contributed to The Guardian's Editorial view on universal credit: raising the level of benefits must be the priority. Our message to Jeremy Hunt and Rachel Reeves is clear: £3bn will lift 1 million children from poverty. As former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown said last month, in an advanced economy such as ours, understanding that the privations of millions of children in bedrooms without beds, homes without heating and kitchen tables without food need fixing shouldn’t be a question of ideology, but a question of decency. Let's get on with it. https://lnkd.in/e6qJUGjz

As children return to school today at the start of the new term, it is a national disgrace that 4.3 million of them are living in poverty. We’re mobilising supporters from across civil society to start an urgent conversation on the issue of child poverty. We’re calling on the Government to make 3 policy changes to lift 1 million children from poverty in the UK. These are: 1️⃣ Removing the two-child limit  2️⃣ Abolishing the benefit cap and  3️⃣ Reducing maximum deductions from universal credit from 25% to 15%. Cherie Blair CBE KC, said: “I am pleased to be a launch supporter of the Children's Prosperity Plan and their mission, which I think is ambitious yet imperative: to lift 1 million children in our country out of relative poverty by 2030. This goal is not just a number; it represents a million lives changed, a million futures brightened, and a million dreams revived. Achieving this requires more than just policy changes; it demands a united effort from every corner of society. From government bodies to private sector champions, from local communities to international partners, we must all come together in a grand coalition for our children. Mobilising this collective strength, we will ensure that the future of every child is defined not by the circumstances of their birth but by the boundlessness of their potential.” Listen to Cherie from 1.22 on BBC Radio 4 Today: https://lnkd.in/enSujGSn Read in The Telegraph: https://lnkd.in/es9B8MXU Read in The Daily Mail: https://lnkd.in/ej3GJC3T Read in The Independent: https://lnkd.in/eN52H4Vz Read in The Evening Standard: https://lnkd.in/eCvC3MxH Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e2d6fJRT Sign our petition: https://lnkd.in/ewEvb7YH