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First Labour f up

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G123456789 · 11/07/2024 19:36

The BBC are reporting that there are Labour mps calling for the new government to scrap the limit of 2 children on child benefit

I'm working class and have family members who have had, 7, 5 and several 4 kids. Neither parent worked and the fact that each child got benefit encouraged them to have more, even though they really could not afford it.

so Labour mps want to encourage people who struggle, and those who don't actually, to have more kids...with the impact on the state, housing in the future and the environment..discuss

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Ponoka7 · 11/07/2024 19:58

There is no cap re child benefit. There is if UC has to be claimed. It's a tiny minority that chooses to have children in a poverty situation. It's the families were they lose one parent (for whatever reason), lose their employment, parental disability and then make a claim with all three children already in exsitance. We need people to have children, we have to start supporting families. Poverty and disadvantage leads to poorer outcome which costs the country more than throwing parents a bit more money each month.

DancingPhantomsOnTheTerrace · 11/07/2024 19:58

What's the fuck up? Backbench MPs have called for something you don't agree with, and that there is no sign of the government actually doing?

ByCupidStunt · 11/07/2024 19:58

I don't think child benefit should ever have been means tested.

I'm not sure that many women are having loads of kids because the government gives them £20 a week for them.

AquaFurball · 11/07/2024 19:57

Wouldn't it be more helpful to your post to include statistics as to whether it's working or not? Are less people having 3 children since the 2 child cap came into effect 7 years ago or not?

CatrionaBalfour · 11/07/2024 19:56

Sounds like a desperate attempt to criticise the government. Obviously been scratching around for something - discuss.

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RishiIsACuntWaffle · 11/07/2024 19:55

The two-child cap prevents parents from claiming universal credit or child tax credit for a third child,

It isn't child benefit that's affected...

Saranegsie · 11/07/2024 19:55

G123456789 · 11/07/2024 19:36

The BBC are reporting that there are Labour mps calling for the new government to scrap the limit of 2 children on child benefit

I'm working class and have family members who have had, 7, 5 and several 4 kids. Neither parent worked and the fact that each child got benefit encouraged them to have more, even though they really could not afford it.

so Labour mps want to encourage people who struggle, and those who don't actually, to have more kids...with the impact on the state, housing in the future and the environment..discuss

This was bound to happen in the interest of their biggest supporters. They all have 2+ kids. There will be more changes made to our laws just to please them :(

Sirzy · 11/07/2024 19:54

A lot of people who work around child poverty have been calling for this to happen for a while though.

I can see both sides of the argument to a degree but overall don’t think a policy change to help prevent children from starving is a fuck up!

Berga · 11/07/2024 19:54

Are you working class OP or a late to the party bot?

RubyBirdy · 11/07/2024 19:54

Oh behave, picking holes already in the government wanting to make sure children aren’t in poverty, after the absolute clown shoes that have just left the country in such a mess and huge numbers of families using food banks. Bore off.

Peterbeardwy · 11/07/2024 19:53

Did they all have fancy mobiles and sky tv too op ? ?!

SundayTulips · 11/07/2024 19:52

I’d describe this as a difference of opinion on policy, not a fuck up!

DanielGault · 11/07/2024 19:50

G123456789 · 11/07/2024 19:36

The BBC are reporting that there are Labour mps calling for the new government to scrap the limit of 2 children on child benefit

I'm working class and have family members who have had, 7, 5 and several 4 kids. Neither parent worked and the fact that each child got benefit encouraged them to have more, even though they really could not afford it.

so Labour mps want to encourage people who struggle, and those who don't actually, to have more kids...with the impact on the state, housing in the future and the environment..discuss

There's something particularly irritating about people who end a post with 'discuss'.

NotSayingImBatman · 11/07/2024 19:43

I mean, capping benefits didn’t stop your relatives from having large families, did it? I’m not sure there’s much to be said for punishing the children who didn’t ask to be born.

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