Conservatives announced plans to abolish current system of targets,but amendment by bishop of Durham passes by by 290 votes to 198The House of Lords has voted to hold targets aimed at reducing child poverty, forcing the government to reconsider its plan to abolish them.
The bishop of Durham, and supported by Labour and the Liberal Democrats,led the effort to retain the targets, which measure fabric poverty, or were set to be scrapped under the welfare reform and work bill.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com