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110 Labour MPs write to the Observer calling on the Chancellor not to ignore child poverty in the budget - 29th of Mar, 2009
Darling cannot afford to ignore child poverty This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Labour government's pledge to eradicate child poverty. We have come a long way since, lifting 600,000 children out of poverty, with another 500,000 to follow as a result of investment announced by the chancellor, proof of this government's determination to "keep the promise" on child poverty.
As Labour MPs, we believe that it is time to reaffirm and strengthen our commitment to this country's poorest children. We welcome the government's decision to bring a Child Poverty Bill before the house in this parliamentary session, which will enshrine the child poverty targets in law.
We believe that targeting resources towards the poorest children and their families does not just make moral sense; it makes economic sense too. A targeted fiscal stimulus, aimed at those who need the money most and are most likely to spend it, is the best way to help the UK out of recession. We do not need to choose between keeping the economy afloat and helping families keep their heads above water. The most effective economic recovery package can do both.
We, along with the 10,000 people who attended the "keep the promise" rally in London in October, and many more of our constituents, urge the chancellor to keep child poverty in mind as he prepares his budget, and to '"keep the promise" to UK children.
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