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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Kate Proctor, photography by Dan Dennison

Families behind the two-child limit to benefits – photo essay

Leanne’s* two sons - Nathan* and Logan* , age 11 and eight, and her daughter, Faith*, six, at their grandma’s home in Tameside.
Leanne’s* two sons - Nathan* and Logan* , age 11 and eight, and her daughter, Faith*, six, at their grandma’s home in Tameside. Photograph: Dan Dennison

At the other end of the playing fields, Matthew’s friends are at a Saturday morning football practice, but he can’t go. “My son really misses football,” his mum, Carol​*, says. “He keeps asking when can I go back?’ I don’t think he quite gets the money situation.”

  • Carol’s eldest son Matthew.

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