Alison McGovern

Alison McGovern

Labour — Birkenhead

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 February 2025

Debate

Child Poverty Strategy

Contribution

The hon. Lady is absolutely right: this issue is urgent. That was why in the Budget the Chancellor announced the fair repayment rate, which stops families having to deal with so much debt through the universal credit system, saving families over £400 a year, but we know we have to go further. That is why, as I mentioned, Ministers are working hard to bring forward our child poverty strategy.

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