Pat McFadden

Pat McFadden

Labour — Wolverhampton South East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 October 2026

Debate

Employment Support: Young People

Contribution

We made a major change on this front last year, when we abolished the two-child limit. That, together with other elements in the child poverty strategy, is estimated to bring down child poverty by about half a million over the course of this Parliament. That is an important step towards children being able to live the fullest life possible. Children who are poor can also suffer from worse education results and worse mental health later in life, so this is not just an anti-poverty measure; it is a pro-opportunity measure too.

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