Date: Thursday 3 April
Time: 08:30 - 11.30am
Location: Prospect’s Office + Livestreaming
As the UK government prepares to launch a new Child Poverty Strategy in 2025, this event will examine the country’s record on child poverty over the last 15 years, the impact of the Child Poverty Act 2010, the current state of hardship facing families today and how the government’s forthcoming strategy can significantly reduce child poverty over this Parliament.
Taking place at a critical moment in the political and policy cycle, the discussion will bring together experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore the challenges, trade-offs, and key decisions that will shape the future of child poverty policy in the UK.
Key discussion points
Assessing the UK’s track record – Lessons from Labour, coalition, and Conservative governments in tackling child poverty.
Impact of policy changes – The effects of the Child Poverty Act 2010 and its 2016 amendments, including the shift from income-based targets to life chances.
The challenge today – The nature and scale of hardship facing families today, trends over time, changes in the challenges facing families and policymakers.
Global best practices – What the UK can learn from countries with low child poverty rates, such as Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.
The path forward – What actions should the government take to deliver on its promise to reduce child poverty and end the need for emergency food support?
At a crucial moment for both the government and the country, this event will bring together leading thinkers and policymakers to examine the child poverty challenge and drive meaningful policy change to deliver a brighter future for children and families.
Leading panellists
- Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, Labour
- Helen Barnard, director of policy, research and impact, Trussell
- Andy Harrop, director – labour markets and living standards, Public First
- Alex Beer, head of grants operations and portfolio development, Nuffield Foundation
The debate will be led by Alan Rusbridger, editor of Prospect
Details
This high-level event will take place at Prospect’s Westminster offices, 2 Queen Anne's Gate, London, SW1H 9AA.
Participation at the event is by invitation only. Live streaming is available for any interested parties.
The event will start at 8:30am and finish at approximately 11:30am. A light breakfast will be served from 8:30am. We understand that people have busy mornings and are happy to allow entry after the start time if required.
To watch the livestream please click the registration link below.
If you would like to be considered as an in-person attendee, please email mina.booth@prospect-magazine.co.uk
