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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Aine Fox and Albert Toth

What is the two-child benefit cap? The controversial policy explained as Labour comes under pressure

Labour is reportedly considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap following pressure from backbenchers, campaign groups and political opponents.

Education minister Bridget Phillipson has said bringing an end to the controversial measure is “certainly something we are considering” after the government pushed back the publication of plans to tackle child poverty in the UK.

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