Thank you for contacting me about child poverty.
I can assure you that eradicating child poverty is an absolute priority for the Government. I proudly stood on a manifesto that pledged to continue efforts through the tax and benefits system to reduce poverty, including child poverty and I firmly believe that children should grow up in an environment with no limits to their potential. Indeed, the Government is making it a priority to put more money in the pockets of low-paid workers.
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