Britain is the fifth richest country in the world, but children living in our poorest constituencies experience high levels of deprivation.
According to research, 52 per cent of children in Manchester Central and 48 per cent of children in Liverpool Riverside, Hackney South and Shoreditch are classed as living in poverty.
Regionally, London is the most deprived area, with 41 per cent of children living in a household whose income is 60 per cent below that of the median household income.
Hilary Fisher, director of the Campaign to End Child Poverty, said: "Without an extra £4bn by 2009 the government's commitment to child poverty targets is a hollow promise."
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