30% Of Britain’s Children Are Now Classified as Poor

Around 30% of Britain’s children are now classified as poor, of whom two-thirds are from working families. Commenting on the news, Shadow Education Secretary John Pugh said:

“This news is the equivalent to the obituary notice for compassionate conservatism. In 2017, in Britain no child should have to face growing up like this. It is a tragic indictment of this government and we don’t need more words about what they will do. We need action.

“This should be a priority. We must do more to improve the life chances of every child Poverty remains our most pernicious disease – and education is its greatest antidote.

”Child poverty has risen; this isn’t inevitable – the Government needs to invest in our children so we can all share the rewards and build a society that is Open, Tolerant and united."