Child poverty is a huge issue in the area. What are our politicians going to do about it?
Oldham has some of the highest child poverty rates in the UK. More than half of all kids across the borough are living below the poverty line.
Coun Sykes said: “This is about creating a level playing field at school so that every child has a fair opportunity to thrive. No child should be going hungry in Britain in 2024. “We know work is the best route out of poverty, and thanks to our actions, there are nearly 4 million more people in work than when we entered office, wages have risen faster than prices for the past eleven consecutive months, and the National Living Wage we introduced has been boosted to record levels, benefiting millions of people on the NLW by an average £1,800 this year alone.
“I am committed to build on the work of the Oldham Fairness Commission I set up and ensure a support network for parents and carers, ensuring no one is left behind. I will continue my fight for fairness, to reduce energy bills, and make quality, affordable housing available to all. "Furthermore, we will support the provision of free and nutritious breakfast and lunch meals during term time to all children in school without means testing. We believe in caring for the next generation and will incorporate lifelong learning into the work agenda to ensure school leavers can continue to develop new skills.
Zaffar Iqbal said: “I am deeply concerned about the levels of child poverty in the constituency. This has been a persistent problem in Oldham as highlighted in many reports and compounded by this governments’ policies and neglect. Unfortunately, the Labour Party will maintain a large number of the current government’s policies.
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