The Guardian view on child poverty: the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap can’t come soon enough | Editorial

The Guardian's editorial emphasizes the urgent need to abolish the two-child benefit cap, which has been criticized as harmful to families in poverty. Bridget Phillipson, a key political figure, has labeled this policy as 'spiteful,' highlighting the growing consensus that real progress in alleviating child poverty requires not just additional services but also a significant increase in family incomes. This discussion is crucial as it reflects broader societal concerns about the welfare of children and the economic pressures faced by families.