Bessie J

Just watched Panorama which was about child poverty in the UK and how it affects their health.

Lack of NHS dentists are affecting children from a young age. Schools and nurseries are providing tooth brushing in the class.

All the families interviewed were single mothers who were in poverty due to the 2 child benefit policy, introduced by the Conservatives in 2017, which only allows benefits of Tax Credits and Universal Credit for first 2 children. None of the mothers received support from the fathers of their children. They all struggled with their mental health. Not feeling good enough as a parent. All wanting to make life pleasant as possible for their children, who don't get much and why they often give in and buy takeaways as a treat.

A professor of health and equity was interviewed . He mentioned that poorer families were deliberately targeted and punished by the UK Gov for having more than 2 children. It is clear discrimination and cruel.

Keir Starmer was asked if he would drop the 2 child benefit cap. He said the UK Gov cannot afford to do this at present.

Politicians claiming back expenses for luxury lunches and drinks for bars in Westminster is affordable.

Politicians being paid £90,000 per year salary in top of their income from businesses they own and shares in large corporations, is affordable.

What Keir Starmer is not saying is , wealthy adults who avoid their taxes are more deserving of tax payers money than children.

I was aware of Kier Starmer intentions to keep Conservative policies that keeps children in poverty.

Is Keir Starmer really the better choice as Prime Minister?