The policy came in six years ago this week and means that a third and any subsequent children do not qualify for additional help through child tax credit or universal credit.
But campaigners including the Church of England, End Child Poverty and the Child Poverty Action Group, warn that the policy is impacting 1.5 million children, most of whom will grow up in poverty.
They estimate that families are missing out on up to £3,235 a year in support.
“The policy is pushing families into deep poverty,” warns the coalition's policy report on the two-child limit.
“Despite their best efforts, parents are unable to shield their children from the impact of the policy, and this has become even more challenging during the cost-of-living crisis.”
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