UK Debate Over Two-Child Benefit Cap

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to eliminate the two-child benefit cap, with the SNP planning to challenge the policy during the upcoming King's Speech. The cap, introduced by the Conservatives in 2017, restricts benefits for families with more than two children, leading to increased child poverty. Labour rebels and independent MPs are also advocating for its removal, potentially sparking internal conflicts within the party. Additionally, a think-tank proposes a comprehensive 'family credit' plan targeting child benefit payments to alleviate child poverty without additional costs to taxpayers.