Over 200,000 families lose entire working tax credit support new HMRC figures show
The Government slammed by Child Poverty Action Group
Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Central Government and also in Communities
Over 200,000 families lose entire working tax credit support new HMRC figures show
The Government was today slammed by Child Poverty Action Group as new figures published by HMRC show that over 200,000 families have lost their entire working tax credit support, worth £3,870, from 6 April 2012.
The Chief Executive of Child Poverty Action Group Alison Garnham said: “This is an absolute calamity that plunges nearly half a million children deep below the poverty line. Many of these parents will now have less money in work than if they just claimed benefits. It runs directly against the consensus on the importance of making work pay and the government’s duties on child poverty.
“The Chancellor should have announced at the Budget he would keep these working families afloat and in work, but they were cut loose whilst taxes for corporations and the super-rich were cut instead.”
Parties contest social care ahead of local elections in Scotland
“Carers deserve this help and they need it now.”
A commitment to driving up social care standards has been among the key issues embraced by parties in Scotland, as communities place their votes in the local elections today.
Ruling party the SNP last week launched a ‘mini-manifesto’ that showcased the party’s dedication to “Scotland’s unsung heroes”. The mini-manifesto announced support for the appointment of Carers’ Champions, whose role will be focused on bridging the gap between carers and local councils to ensure the sector’s professionals are better supported.
