Child poverty

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Warning 'no route' out of poverty crisis without end to two-child benefit cap

Beth Farhat, incoming chair of the North East Child Poverty Commission

Beth Farhat, incoming chair of the North East Child Poverty Commission

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Next PM 'must commit to ending child poverty' says campaign group chief

A report conducted by Loughborough University has found the North East has the second highest rate of child poverty by constituency in the UK.

A report conducted by Loughborough University has found the North East has the second highest rate of child poverty by constituency in the UK.

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New research finds North East is second worst for child poverty in the UK

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Northern Echo Manifesto

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Will you deliver for us? Echo asks next Government to back North East manifesto

North East MPs have reacted after a report called for ‘universal free school meals’ for families across the UK Credit: NIKKI POWELL

North East MPs have reacted after a report called for ‘universal free school meals’ for families across the UK Credit: NIKKI POWELL

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North East MPs react to report's recommendation for universal free school meals

North East politicians have spoken on the issue of child poverty following a ‘shocking’ report released today by the NECPC

North East politicians have spoken on the issue of child poverty following a ‘shocking’ report released today by the NECPC

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North East politicians react to 'shocking' child poverty report findings

A new report by NECPC into child poverty has highlighted North East devolution powers as a potential way to confront the issue.

A new report by NECPC into child poverty has highlighted North East devolution powers as a potential way to confront the issue.

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Report calls for united North East approach after 'shocking' child poverty rise

A report into child poverty by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has identified Middlesbrough as the worst affected area in the North East.

A report into child poverty by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has identified Middlesbrough as the worst affected area in the North East.

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Figures show North East area ranks as country's second worst for child poverty

The important issue of child poverty in part of the North East raised by MP Alex Cunningham recently was overshadowed by the furore caused by the alleged ‘s**thole’ comment by Home Secretary James Cleverly.

The important issue of child poverty in part of the North East raised by MP Alex Cunningham recently was overshadowed by the furore caused by the alleged ‘s**thole’ comment by Home Secretary James Cleverly.

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Issue of North East child poverty overshadowed by PMQs furore last month

Joining forces through the North East Child Poverty Commission, the group has written to Mr Hunt to warn about further cuts

Joining forces through the North East Child Poverty Commission, the group has written to Mr Hunt to warn about further cuts

North East organisations urge Chancellor to protect most vulnerable in region

King Charles III delivering the King's Speech.

King Charles III delivering the King's Speech.

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Lack of a plan to tackle child poverty in King's Speech challenged

190,000 North East children living in poverty as region suffers worst rise on record

190,000 North East children living in poverty as region suffers worst rise on record

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190,000 North East children living in poverty as region suffers worst rise on record

The team has been collecting donated presents for their Christmas toy appeal.

The team has been collecting donated presents for their Christmas toy appeal.

Charity Fundraiser

Consett woman sets up Christmas toy drive for Ukraine kids without parents

(l-r) Meeting organiser Sam Rushworth, Shildon mayor Hannah Hanratty, Bishop Auckland mayor Michael Siddle, Cllr Shirley Quinn, Cllr Matt Johnson, Cllr Joanne Howey, Helen Stockton from National Energy Action and town councillor David Wilson.

(l-r) Meeting organiser Sam Rushworth, Shildon mayor Hannah Hanratty, Bishop Auckland mayor Michael Siddle, Cllr Shirley Quinn, Cllr Matt Johnson, Cllr Joanne Howey, Helen Stockton from National Energy Action and town councillor David Wilson.

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Pensioners 'break down' in tears and are 'ready to give up on life' over energy bills