More children in UK living in poverty than records show

The video discusses the current definition of poverty, highlighting personal stories like Ruth Woodgate's struggle to provide for her family on limited benefits. It explores the narrowness of defining poverty solely by income, as suggested by a Policy Exchange report, and includes Leon Dunn's perspective on the broader aspects of poverty beyond financial constraints. The government is reviewing how child poverty is classified, considering factors beyond income. The video concludes with concerns about changing international poverty definitions, emphasizing the need for sufficient resources for families like Ruth's.

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