Child Poverty

Durham

Council leaders urged to combat child poverty in County Durham amid heated debate

A council has been urged to put politics aside and work together to reduce child poverty in County Durham. The plea came just days after...

Economy

Minister responds to North East child poverty crisis as campaigners plead for urgent action in budget

A minister has promised Labour has “a lot to come” in the fight against child poverty, as North East campaigners pleaded with the Government...

Community

Concerns raised over the dire state of child poverty in England

It is estimated that at least 900,000 children living in poverty in England are missing out on free school meals (FSMs) but, in a...

North East

Labour urged to ‘act now’ or leave thousands more children to be born into poverty

Labour must act more urgently to combat the North’s huge levels of child poverty now, experts have warned. As Sir Keir Starmer prepared to address...

North East

North East mayor pushes for free school meals to tackle child poverty

Every child in the North East could receive free school meals throughout primary school under plans to combat poverty levels. North East mayor Kim McGuinness...

North East

North East sets out to reduce ‘immoral’ child poverty rates

The North East has set out an ambition to lead the nation in bringing down “immoral” child poverty rates blighting the lives of thousands...

North East

“I don’t want to wait.” North East Mayor Kim McGuinness announces ambitious plan to eradicate child poverty

The North East mayor is expected to announce new plans to combat child poverty – and insists she will not back down on a...

Community

Mayor urges Keir Starmer to take ‘urgent’ action in North East ahead of Downing Street summit

The North East mayor has called on the new Labour government to “urgently” act to protect jobs and deliver vital improvements in our region...

Elections

Newcastle foodbanks call on new government to be ‘more human’ and end poverty scourge

Foodbank leaders in Newcastle have called on the next government to be “more human” and combat the scourge of poverty in the city. Ahead of...

Child Poverty

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