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Sarah Murray

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Sarah Murray

Sarah Murray is a Public Affairs Advisor at Save the Children UK.
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Scrapping the two-child limit is the most cost-effective way of reducing child poverty

Not only is scrapping the two-child limit the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty but it would lift 250,000 children out of poverty.

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Budget response: A missed opportunity for children

It was announced this week that the £20pw Universal Credit uplift will continue for just six months. Removing a lifeline for children at the point they'll need it most.

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Six months is not long enough

At this week's Budget, the Chancellor should commit to keeping the £20pw Universal Credit uplift for at least a year.

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There is public support for tackling child poverty in the UK. It just needs capturing.

The public expects more for children, and when made aware of the issues that the poorest children in the UK face, people want these issues to be addressed.