Children in Poverty

Part of Women and Equalities – in the House of Commons at on 28 January 2026.

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Photo of Baggy Shanker Baggy Shanker Labour/Co-operative, Derby South

In Arboretum in my Constituency, half the children are growing up in poverty. That means hungry mornings, cold homes and kids who are four times more likely to face mental health problems by the time they are 11. What urgent action are the Government taking, across Government, to tackle child poverty and eliminate health inequalities so that all children can grow up in warmth and stability?

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