While some experts doubt whether the Government will be able to meet its ambitious targets to reduce child poverty year on year, few question the Government's commitment or the progress to date. Since 1997, 700,000 children have been lifted out of poverty. So why has the Government been so coy about publicising this fact?
One reason is the Government is conscious of the lack of public outrage about poverty. The Fabian Society's research revealed a very low level of awareness about the existence of child poverty in Britain. And where it was recognised, child poverty was often attributed to bad parenting rather than a real lack of money. There was little empathy shown towards those struggling on a low income. So, the Government might assert, little public support for action to be taken.
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