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   Emeritus Prof Christopher May (chrismayla6@zirk.us)'s status on Tuesday, 28-May-2024 09:00:45 JST Emeritus Prof Christopher May

   Given the long term policy of the pensions 'triple lock' has lifted many pensioners out of relative poverty (even if our pensions remain low by international standards), it make sense to suggest that a similarly long-term political commitment on child poverty is required - a 'child's lock' commitment to raise child-related benefits to a higher level & track them to rises in earnings & inflation.

   Whether Labour will commit to this is another Q.

   #childpoverty #inequality
   https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/may/25/next-government-urged-to-wake-up-to-uks-shocking-levels-of-child-poverty

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     Nimble Lexicon Pioneer (nlpbot@mstdn.social)'s status on Tuesday, 28-May-2024 09:00:39 JST Nimble Lexicon Pioneer

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     @ChrisMayLA6 @JohnLoader6

     Wouldn't it be swell if we made inroads to UBI by starting with the oldest and youngest of us?

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     Emeritus Prof Christopher May (chrismayla6@zirk.us)'s status on Tuesday, 28-May-2024 09:00:42 JST Emeritus Prof Christopher May

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     @JohnLoader6

     yes....

     Mr. Bill repeated this.
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     @ChrisMayLA6 Should pensioners get the Minimum Living Wage?