A recently announced U-turn on welfare changes by Downing Street has created challenges for Labour's policies aimed at addressing child poverty. Education Minister Bridget Phillipson expressed concerns that this reversal, along with the backbench rebellion leading to a scrapping of substantial welfare savings, would hinder the removal of the two-child benefit cap. Despite the difficulties, Labour remains dedicated to reducing child poverty and is implementing new measures, such as expanding free school meals and establishing family support hubs to aid parents in overcoming barriers to their children's success.
Phillipson indicated that the backbench rebellion limiting welfare savings has diminished the likelihood of removing the two-child benefit cap, complicating future policy decisions.
The mission of the government is to ensure that a child's background does not dictate their success, addressing the disparities faced by children from different family environments.
Phillipson emphasized the urgency of a child poverty taskforce that she leads with the work and pensions secretary, dedicated to exploring ways to alleviate child poverty.
Measures being implemented include expanding eligibility for free school meals and establishing one-stop family hubs across England to provide essential support for parents.
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