Liberal Democrats Manifestos 2010-2019 Good for cash & benefits in kind to the very poorest in society.

This is now the third manifesto in the last three general elections, in which the Liberal Democrats have been found to give the most in cash and in kind benefits to the very poorest in society.

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Lib Dem policies would mean 600,000 fewer children in poverty

A report by the Resolution Foundation has found the Liberal Democrats' policies would mean 600,000 fewer children in poverty by 2023-24, making it the most progressive of the three main parties.

The report also found child poverty risks reaching a record high under Conservative plans.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Tim Farron commented:

"This report is a damning indictment of the Tories' heartless welfare policy, which is leading to soaring levels of child poverty across the country.

"Only the Liberal Democrats will stop Brexit and invest billions of pounds from the Remain bonus in building a brighter future for those struggling in our society. We would scrap the cruel two-child limit, benefit cap and bedroom tax, and invest in free school meals and childcare for millions of families.

"As the Resolution Foundation recognises, we have the most progressive policy of all the major parties, focused on ensuring everyone has the same opportunities regardless of where they come from."

Upon analysing all five major parties manifestos, The resolution foundation said:

'The Liberal Democrats' plan is similar to Labour's, both in volume-of-spending terms and in many of the specific policies proposed. However, the Liberal Democrat offer is slightly more progressive than Labour's, avoids further pensioner spending, and includes welcome improvements to Universal Credit for second earners and the self-employed.' (credit to A Tipler)