Response to two-child limit being scrapped

Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity said: “We welcome the UK Government’s decision to scrap the two-child limit. This is long overdue and frees up Scottish Government budget for other crucial support for children and families.

“Poverty has a devastating impact on children’s mental and physical health, development, happiness and ability to learn that can last a lifetime. 

“Both governments must now work together build on progress and meet the legal target to reduce child poverty in Scotland. Families need a stronger social security offer, for example, through the Scottish Child Payment and whole family support across Scotland to give every family the financial, practical and emotional help they need to tackle the root causes of poverty.

“Children can’t wait. The Scottish Government must use this opportunity to go further and faster in their stated mission to eradicate child poverty.”

Children First’s manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections calls on the next Scottish Government to deliver a comprehensive offer of whole family support to tackle child poverty and give every family the emotional, practical and financial support they need.

Read the manifesto here: 2026 Holyrood Election Manifesto | Children First