North East Chamber of Commerce welcomes the end of the two-child benefit cap
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John McCabe, chief executive of the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:
“The abolition of the two-child benefit cap is welcome and will make a tangible difference to families across the North East.
“Our members have long argued that this is one of the most powerful levers available to tackle the unacceptable rates of child poverty across the region.
“As our Unlocking the North East Economy 2025–2027 policy plan makes clear, tackling poverty is fundamental to improving educational outcomes, widening access to opportunity and supporting people into good quality work.
“Every day, I hear from business leaders who need people with the right skills and stability to drive their organisations forward. Reducing child poverty is how we build that pipeline. If we want the North East to compete on the global stage, we must start by ensuring every child can thrive.
“We will continue to work with our members to press for meaningful regional and national action to tackle child poverty and its wide-ranging impacts on North East communities and our economy.”