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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited KingdomUK PoliticsKeir StarmerLabour partyWelfare PolicyChild Benefit Cap•••2yrs ago

Keir Starmer Confronts First Rebellion as Prime Minister Over Child Benefit Cap

Keir Starmer is facing his first major challenge as Prime Minister from within his own party over the controversial two-child benefit cap.

Many Labour MPs are opposing the policy, which limits child welfare payments to the first two children in a family. This policy has impacted a record 1.6 million children in the year leading up to April 2024, an increase from 1.5 million, highlighting the growing concern among lawmakers.

The opposition within his party suggests a significant test of Starmer's leadership and policy direction, as he navigates internal dissent and public scrutiny over welfare policies affecting millions.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should the leader of a country prioritize the opinion of their party or the needs of the families affected by their policies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if government policies directly influenced decisions about your family size?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think it's fair to limit support to families based on the number of children they have?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Keir Starmer set to face first rebellion over two-child benefit cap

https://ft.com

The policy, which restricts child welfare payments to the first two children in most families, affected a record 1.6mn children in the year to April 2024, up from 1.5mn, according to data from HM Revenue & Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.

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