End Child Poverty: ‘Shocking’ effect on poor

Fiona Weir, a spokesperson for the End Child Poverty campaign, comments on the IFS report:

“The coalition has committed to ending child poverty by 2020, but its cuts are hitting the poorest families hardest. It’s not fair that children should have to pay for the cuts and shocking that the poorest families are bearing the brunt of them.

“The coalition must re-consider its cuts, including changes to Housing Benefit and uprating benefits. The spending review will need to show clearly how the government will deliver on the commitment to ending child poverty, ensuring that cuts fall on those most able to pay.”