“The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children” is a quote attributed to Nelson Mandela. If we apply this thinking to the two-child benefit cap then the character of UK society is deeply troubling and points to a complete lack of humanity.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and need to be protected, but the creation of the two-child benefit cap in the UK in 2017 has served to harm them. It is one of the most inhumane and cruel pieces of legislation passed in modern times by the UK government.

It harkens back to the Old Testament, where “the sins of the father” – decisions made by parents – negatively affect future generations. No child should be adversely affected by decisions they have not made, but the two-child benefit cap firmly inflicts

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