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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Caitlin Doherty

Keir Starmer hints he could scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget

Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that he could scrap the two-child benefit cap at the Budget, saying he is “determined” to drive down child poverty.

The prime minister said that the government will be “taking a number of measures” to tackle the issue, amid speculation that the cap will be altered or scrapped entirely following pressure from Labour MPs.

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