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.