Wake up, people: we have a child poverty crisis

Statistics show 100,000 more children living below the breadline than a year ago

The latest official statistics show a 100,000 increase in the number of UK young people living below the breadline. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has found that there were 600,000 more children in relative poverty since 2010, with low-income families especially hard hit by austerity cuts such as the four-year benefit freeze and the two-child limit. Around £36bn has been taken out of the benefit system since 2010.
More reports -

• Children & Young People Now
• The Guardian
• 24housing report

Wondering what can be done? See what CPAG suggests