Summer statement: Chancellor ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle child poverty and early years crisis as employment scheme praised

Fiona Simpson
Wednesday, July 8, 2020

The government “missed an opportunity” to tackle child poverty and a financial crisis facing the early years sector in its summer statement, campaigners have said.

The Chancellor has been criticised for ignoring increasing levels of poverty in his summer statement. Picture: Adobe Stock
The Chancellor has been criticised for ignoring increasing levels of poverty in his summer statement. Picture: Adobe Stock

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