News for those concerned about poverty in the U.K.

Professor Philip Aston, the UNs rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights is visiting the U.K. in November to report back to the UN.

Professor Aston has identified the government impact of 5 key areas in the UK
These are

Austerity - the impact of Conservative lead measures since 2010
Universal Credit - and in particular its impact on the disabled, children, women and other vulnerable groups.
Use of technologies in the welfare system - it’s detrimental impact.
Child Poverty - and why it has increased
Brexit - it’s likely impact on the poorer members of U.K. society.

15/08/18 The Canary.