The Child Poverty Reduction Minister attributes stagnant progress to tough economic conditions. 

Annual figures to June show no real change since 2018, despite a cross-party commitment to halve the rate by 2028.

More than 143,000 children are estimated to be living in material hardship. 

But Minister Louise Upston says a growing economy will start to help. 

"For some families, the cost of living is still affecting them. The OCR drop yesterday - it takes a while for that to flow through and for families to really feel it."

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The Child Poverty Reduction Minister attributes stagnant progress to tough economic conditions.&nbsp;
Annual figures to June show no real change since 2018, despite a cross-party commitment to halve the rate by 2028.
More than 143,000 children are estimated to be living in material hardship.&nbsp;
But Minister Louise Upston says a growing economy will start to help.&nbsp;
"For some families, the cost of living is still affecting them. The OCR drop yesterday - it takes a while for that to flow through and for families to really feel it."
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Louise Upston: Child Poverty Reduction Minister on the Government failing to meet targets for reducing child poverty

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