Poverty in the UK?
It’s 100% unfair
Over the past two decades the UK has become richer – but not fairer. It’s now the fifth richest country in the world – yet the gap between rich and poor continues to grow.
Government statistics show that 1 in 5 people in the UK live in poverty. This has remained the same, whether the UK is in growth or recesssion.
It’s time to Get Fair
Get Fair’s aim is to eradicate UK poverty – and we need you to get involved:
- Read more about our vision and our policy calls (pdf)
- Sign up to register your support
- Take part in our national lobby of MPs
Poverty is closer than you think
30% of children
"The money I get isn't enough for me and my child to live on. We have to buy clothes, nappies, bottles, baby wipes and so on and money can be tight. I walk past shops and think ‘that's lovely, I would love to get Chloe that'. One day I’ll be able to provide better for her ..."
Read more real life stories about how poverty affects day to day lives
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