A recent report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals that London has the third highest poverty rate in England, with 24% of its residents affected. This amounts to approximately 2.2 million people living in poverty, only surpassed by the West Midlands and North West. Rates of child poverty soar to over 34%, with certain areas like Bethnal Green and Stepney showing rates as high as 50%. Experts attribute this crisis to a combination of high housing costs and mixed tenures, while local politicians advocate for ambitious government-led initiatives to address these challenges and improve living standards. A stark picture of inequality is painted by the report, reflecting the lasting effects of economic policies over the past years.
These figures are devastating but frankly not surprising. My inbox and surgeries are full of people struggling with the cost of living, unable to put enough food on their tables.
The latest figures in our report paint a stark picture of poverty in London, particularly highlighting the significant impact of mixed tenure and housing costs.
Child poverty rates are particularly staggering in London, with more than one in three children meeting the criteria, indicating a severe issue that needs immediate attention.
The new Labour Government, along with Sadiq Khan as Mayor, have embarked on ambitious programs to drive up living standards and ensure that poverty in London is confined to history.
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