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Blackpool mother of five children tells of what scrapping the two-child benefit cap would mean to her

As both Blackpool MPs call for the government for the make removing the cap an 'essential part' of ending child poverty

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Oct 24, 2024
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A 29-year-old mum of five from Blackpool has told of how lifting the two-child benefit cap would 'mean a lot to her'.

Sascha Walkden, who lives in the central area of Blackpool, says the cost of everyday items and heating bills mean she's …

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