Nursery World - Labour's manifesto pledges to reduce child poverty

The Labour party has committed to developing an ‘ambitious’ strategy to reduce child poverty as well as making sure the minimum wage is a ‘genuine living wage’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer launches the party's manifesto in Manchester, SCREENGRAB: BBC

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer launched the political party’s manifesto earlier today in Manchester.

It includes plans to reduce child poverty, working with the voluntary sector, faith organisations, trade unions, businesses, devolved and local government and communities to develop an ‘ambitious’ strategy.

Action for Children criticised Labour’s proposed strategy to reduce child poverty, however, claiming it ‘won’t get off the ground until they ditch the cruel two-child limit and benefit cap policies’.

The charity urged Labour to ‘think again’ and said it wants to see all political parties commit to ending child poverty in the UK ‘once and for all’.

Labour has also said it if were to win the General Election next month, it would make sure the minimum wage is a ‘genuine living wage’. It says it would change the remit of the independent Low Pay Commission so for the first time it accounts for the cost of living.

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