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David Hughes

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson ‘ashamed’ of child poverty levels

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said she was “ashamed” of the levels of child poverty and hinted at benefits changes to help address the issue.

Ms Phillipson said the Government was looking at “social security measures” as part of its child poverty strategy.

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