Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Scrap the 2-child benefit cap

Closed 444 signatures

What the petition asks

We think the government should scrap the two-child benefit cap to support struggling families as we think this policy pushes many children into poverty and worsens inequality. We think scrapping the cap would provide vital support, alleviate hardship, and ensure equal opportunities for all children.
We think the two-child benefit cap forces families into poverty and disproportionately affects low-income households, leaving children without basic necessities. Labour opposed this policy when it was introduced, and now in government, we think they have the opportunity to act on their principles. We consider that removing the cap would reduce child poverty, tackle inequality, and support struggling families. Every child deserves equal opportunities, and we think scrapping this cap would be a vital step in creating a fairer society.

Timeline

24 Dec 2024 Petition opened for signatures
24 Jun 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 444
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 24 Dec 2024
Closed 24 Jun 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.