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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Keir Starmer Hints at Scrapping Two-Child Benefit Cap in Upcoming Budget
Caption: Keir Starmer Hints at Scrapping Two-Child Benefit Cap in Upcoming Budget. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hinted the government may scrap the two-child benefit cap as part of its upcoming budget to tackle child poverty. Speaking to ITV, Starmer said he is “determined to drive child poverty down” through expanded free school meals, breakfast clubs and childcare support. When asked directly if the two-child benefit cap would go, the PM replied, “We won’t have to wait much longer,” suggesting action is imminent. The measure, expected to be included in the budget, would allow families with more than two children to claim benefits for all their children. Analysts estimate the policy change could cost around £3 billion, raising expectations of an income tax increase to fund it. The two-child cap, introduced in 2017, has been widely criticised for increasing child poverty among larger families. Starmer also reaffirmed Labour’s working-class roots, saying the party is “fighting for the working class – always have been, always will be.” The budget, set for release in the coming weeks, is expected to outline a broader package of social welfare and fiscal reforms. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Keir Starmer,two-child benefit cap,Labour government,child poverty,welfare reform,budget,income tax,free school meals,childcare,ITV interview
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