A Manifesto for a child poverty free London

We are asking all those hoping to be elected or re-elected as councillors or mayors to publicly commit to working towards a child poverty free London.

The London Child Poverty Alliance are asking all those hoping to be elected or re-elected as councillors in May 2022 to publicly commit to working towards a child poverty free London.

 

Why should I publicly commit?

Child poverty rates in London are among the highest in the country and many families are now facing severe hardship in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.

Nine out of the ten council areas in England with the highest child poverty rates are in London. The very highest rate is to be found in Tower Hamlets where a staggering 56% of children live in poverty

The Manifesto

There are many ways you as a prospective councillor can take meaningful steps are taken to address child poverty in London. The London Child Poverty Alliance’s manifesto includes practical policy actions within the power of local councils, which can tackle child poverty in your community. This includes policy actions on:

  • Income

  • Housing

  • Childcare

  • Hunger

Full Manifesto
 

Ready to pledge to tackle child poverty in your community?

Members of the London Child Poverty Alliance stand ready to support you to do this.

Take Action
 

“It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to hear”

— Henry David Thoreau