Rachel Reeves set to lift two-child benefit cap in Budget
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Two-child benefit cap set to be scrapped amid pressure from campaigners
- Labour's shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is expected to address the controversial two-child benefit limit in November's Budget.
- The policy, introduced under the Conservative government's austerity plans, is under intense pressure to be scrapped by campaigners who argue it would significantly reduce child poverty.
- Amid concerns over the potential cost of abolishing the cap, officials are reportedly considering a 'tapered' system to limit additional benefits for larger families.
- Sir Keir Starmer hinted at further action to combat child poverty, calling extended free school meals a 'first step' towards this goal.
- Ms Reeves acknowledged 'real financial constraints' but confirmed that policies would be detailed in the Budget, while the Conservative Party criticised the potential move as irresponsible.