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I'm prepared for the downvotes here but... why not raise the cap to three-child? Probably a silly question, maybe it would make pretty much as much difference as scrapping the cap entirely?
Why have a cap at all?
Fair point, doesn't really save that much really. I'm all for coming down on the wealthy instead
Exactly. My honest opinion is, a parent should be given enough resources to raise as many children as they like in a safe, stable and healthy home. An investment in our children is an investment to the country. Same with free school meals, free bus fares for children, investment in schools, etc. If anything, our children should be one of the biggest national investments. They literally are our future. Especially when there are billionaires with money sitting in investment accounts doing nothing.
I couldn't agree more ๐
Two child benefit cap is evil.
"Mmm we've fucked over the trans folk, I gotta win back some goodwill. Kids benefits? Sure let's go with that, those fucking lefties love benefits"
So I guess he shouldn't cut this cap then?
What part of my comment made you think that?
Because it seems like quite a negative response to this idea? Seems like no matter what he does he's going to get shit for it.
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