Labour’s Policies Could Lead to Rising Child Poverty For the First Time in History

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Jeremy Corbyn, alongside other political figures advocating for "progressive politics," has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to introduce a wealth tax following her recent spring statement. The statement, which outlined a series of cuts, has sparked criticism, with warnings that child poverty is set to rise under a Labour government for the first time in history. In response, Corbyn and others have urged Labour to adopt an "alternative path" to prevent the growth of Reform UK.

 

A joint statement signed by Corbyn and other cross-party MPs calls for a wealth tax on individuals with assets exceeding £10 million, arguing that such a measure would help fund essential services. "So we can rebuild our schools and hospitals," the letter states, directly addressing the chancellor’s decision to prioritize defence spending while implementing departmental cuts. "This isn't about scarcity, it's about priorities," the statement continues. "This is set to be the first Labour government in history under which child poverty increases."

 

 

The signatories, which include suspended Labour MPs Sarah Zultana and Apsana Begum, as well as Green MPs and independent politicians, criticize Labour's stance, claiming that the party’s failure to address these economic disparities is creating an opportunity for Reform UK to gain ground.

"Labour's failure has paved the way for Reform. We need an alternative path," the statement reads. The letter further condemns Labour for echoing Reform UK's rhetoric on immigration and minority groups, arguing that such an approach only reinforces scapegoating and worsens societal divisions.

 

"Parroting the rhetoric of Reform UK on migrants, minorities and Muslims just endorses their scapegoating and makes society worse for us all."

 

The statement comes just before Reform UK's local election campaign launch, with the party gaining momentum in recent polls. Many of the signatories warn that unless Labour takes a stronger progressive stance, Reform UK could continue to attract disillusioned voters. The letter outlines a clear "alternative path," advocating for higher taxes on the wealthiest individuals and multinational corporations, the introduction of rent controls, nationalization of water and energy, and greater investment in social welfare instead of military spending.

 

Despite these calls for change, Rachel Reeves has previously dismissed such proposals. However, following her spring statement, pressure is mounting on her to reconsider. With Reform UK making electoral gains and Labour facing criticism from within its own ranks, the debate over economic priorities and social justice within the party is unlikely to fade anytime soon.

 

Based on a report by Sky News  2025-03-31

 

 

[JonnyF]

Mostly working class white kids, which Labour don't care about anyway. 

[brewsterbudgen]

If only Corbyn had won in 2017.   

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Mostly working class white kids, which Labour don't care about anyway. 

So working class white kids aren’t benefiting from the increase in spending on state schools.

 

Or perhaps they won’t benefit from their parents receiving the increase in the minimum wage or any provisions within the Employment Rights Bill.

 

All policies that will improve the lives and opportunities of working class kids, unless of course, as you would have us believe, they happen to be white.

 

Methinks you are once again letting your need for self stoked grievance get the better of you.

[Chomper Higgot]

Corbyn is right, the Government need address the budget shortfall by taxing wealth and removing tax loopholes that benefit the rich.

 

Failure to do so will only result in increasing the already rampant  inequality and increasing poverty.

 

 

 

[JonnyF]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So working class white kids aren’t benefiting from the increase in spending on state schools.

 

Or perhaps they won’t benefit from their parents receiving the increase in the minimum wage or any provisions within the Employment Rights Bill.

 

All policies that will improve the lives and opportunities of working class kids, unless of course, as you would have us believe, they happen to be white.

 

Methinks you are once again letting your need for self stoked grievance get the better of you.

 

They certainly won't benefit from the grooming gangs moving into their communities. 

 

Or the subsequent coverups. 

 

Or the light sentences given to the perpetrators under the new 2 tier sentencing guidelines. 

[Chomper Higgot]

Just now, JonnyF said:

 

They certainly won't benefit from the grooming gangs moving into their communities. 

 

Or the subsequent coverups. 

 

Or the light sentences given to the perpetrators under the new 2 tier sentencing guidelines. 

This isn’t about the CofE failure to address perverts in its ranks.

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Corbyn is right, the Government need address the budget shortfall by taxing wealth and removing tax loopholes that benefit the rich.

 

Failure to do so will only result in increasing the already rampant  inequality and increasing poverty.

 

 

 

 

Highly unlikely.

 

So far they've gone after farmers, pensioners and the disabled.

 

Labour are turning out to be more Tory than the Tories. 

[JonnyF]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

This isn’t about the CofE failure to address perverts in its ranks.

 

So why introduce it into the conversation?

[Chomper Higgot]

Just now, JonnyF said:

 

Highly unlikely.

 

So far they've gone after farmers, pensioners and the disabled.

 

Labour are turning out to be more Tory than the Tories. 

They’ve gone after tax avoidance by millionaires buying farm land and means tested winter fuels payments.

 

They have gone after the disabled.

[Bkk Brian]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Jeremy Corbyn, alongside other political figures advocating for "progressive politics,"

The very same who defended the “value of migration to society” and stated it was not too high. Yea his crystal ball needs polishing

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

 

So why introduce it into the conversation?

Sorry Jonny, when you introduced your off topic ‘grooming gangs’ I thought you were referring to the recent news of the failings within the CofE.

 

[Chomper Higgot]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

A joint statement signed by Corbyn and other cross-party MPs calls for a wealth tax on individuals with assets exceeding £10 million, arguing that such a measure would help fund essential services.

I have a few ideas:

 

Tax capital gains on the same scale as wages.

 

Reintroduce the lifetime allowance on pension pots, at around £150K.

Limit tax relief on pension contributions to the basic tax rate and limit annual contributions to £30,000.

 

Repeal family trust laws.

 

Set criminal penalties on tax evasion consistent with those for benefit fraud and fund monitoring/policing of tax evasion at the same rate as benefit fraud.

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

7 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I have a few ideas:

 

Tax capital gains on the same scale as wages.

 

Reintroduce the lifetime allowance on pension pots, at around £150K.

Limit tax relief on pension contributions to the basic tax rate and limit annual contributions to £30,000.

 

Repeal family trust laws.

 

Set criminal penalties on tax evasion consistent with those for benefit fraud and fund monitoring/policing of tax evasion at the same rate as benefit fraud.

 

 

Gold Star, Corbyn agrees with you but the problem being he got thrown out the of the labour party.

[JonnyF]

31 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Sorry Jonny, when you introduced your off topic ‘grooming gangs’ I thought you were referring to the recent news of the failings within the CofE.

 

 

No you didn't.

[FlorC]

Yep , and when those white kids grow up in poverty , they will have the advantage

of longer , harsher punishments .

 

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[lavender19]

7 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

If only Corbyn had won in 2017.   

You are joking . I hope

[brewsterbudgen]

58 minutes ago, lavender19 said:

You are joking . I hope

 

Why would I?  He got 40% of the vote (12,877,91 votes - one of which was mine) compared to May's 42.3% (13,636,684). In 2024, Starmer only got 33.7% (9,708,716).