The change is part of a new national child poverty strategy and will offer immediate financial relief to struggling families. An estimated 5,940 children in the borough will benefit from the removal of the cap. Around 300,000 children are in poverty directly because of the policy. Mark Russell, chief executive of The Children’s Society, said: "Removing the two child limit is a landmark moment for children. Alison Garnham, CEO of the Child Poverty Action Group, said: "Lifting children out of poverty is morally right and strengthens the country.
