A Child Poverty Tax on the Wealthy – Ruth Lister

A Child Poverty Tax on the Wealthy – Ruth Lister

“the two-child limit, together with the benefit cap, have been the principal drivers of the increase in child poverty” By Baroness Ruth Lister Child poverty undermines the very foundations of a good society – Compass’ lode star. Children, especially minoritised children, are at disproportionate risk of poverty which blemishes their childhood and stunts their opportunities. Poverty violates children’s rights and also women’s rights because of the…