Do we need to change how we measure poverty in the UK?
Jun 9, 2026
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt suggests that our current focus on relative poverty measures inequality rather than true hardship.
He argues this specific metric makes comprehensive welfare reform politically impossible, as any policy change can be projected to push more individuals below the statistical line.
Check out the full interview on City AM's YouTube channel.
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