Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Review support for single parents to reduce poverty and costly childcare
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45 signatures
What the petition asks
Parliament must address the growing pressures on single parents, who are often forced to work yet can struggle to afford childcare or basic needs. Limited support can risk child development and deepen poverty, highlighting the urgent need to review financial and childcare schemes and expand access.
Parliament should review systems of support for single parents, assessing levels of financial aid and affordable childcare. It should investigate expanding access to subsidised childminders, flexible working rights, and increased benefits. These could ease pressure on parents forced to work. Strengthening community support services and ensuring stable income assistance would help reduce poverty and support children’s development and wellbeing.
Timeline
| 8 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
8 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.