Interview with Gordon Brown on child poverty

The video discusses the need to extend Universal Credit to prevent rising child poverty, which affects millions of children. It highlights the importance of providing basic needs like meals for children's success in education. Marcus's personal experience underscores the urgency of addressing these issues. The video calls for government action to avert a national crisis.

What is the proposed solution to prevent child poverty figures from rising beyond 5 million?

• Offer free education to all children

• Provide free housing for all families

• Continue the 20 pounds a week on Universal Credit

• Increase Universal Credit by 50 pounds a week

According to the speaker, what is essential for children to succeed in education?

• Access to private tutors

• Having a square meal every day

• Attending extracurricular activities

• Living in urban areas

What does the speaker suggest is the minimum requirement to create a civilized society?

• Providing free healthcare

• Building more schools

• Offering free public transport

• Ensuring children have meals and holiday provisions

What is the potential consequence if the government fails to act on child poverty?

• A national crisis and emergency

• A rise in housing prices

• An increase in adult unemployment

• A decrease in school enrollment

How much was the total cost mentioned for a three-week period to address the issue?

• 30 million

• 10 million

• 60 million

• 90 million