A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish a child poverty strategy which includes proposals for removing the limit on the number of children or qualifying young persons included in the calculation of an award of Universal Credit; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Kirsty BlackmanScottish National Party
11 February 2026
This bill would require the Secretary of State to publish a child poverty strategy and to include proposals to remove the two-child limit that affects how Universal Credit is calculated. By removing this limit, more children could be supported through Universal Credit and related welfare measures. The bill is sponsored by Kirsty Blackman (SNP) and is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 6 March 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 16 September under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.