Lib Dems: Spending on child poverty saves money in the long term

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Lib Dems: Spending on child poverty saves money in the long term

Liberal Democrats’ Treasury spokesperson has told Sky News that removing the two child benefit cap will save money in the long term.

Daisy Cooper also suggested that measures like a windfall tax on banks, a more progressive implementation of capital gains tax, and a digital services tax would be better than putting a council tax surcharge on homes worth more than £2m.

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Date: November 30, 2025