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It is true that London is a very unequal city, and has become much more unequal over the last 30 years, and that this rise in inequality is due at least in part to aspects of the capital’s economy. But inequality is one thing and poverty is another. Even in the most unequal city in the UK there is no reason why any child should be in poverty.
Capital Gains: The London Child Poverty Commission’s Final Report (2008)
Child Poverty In London: The Facts
Poverty In Your Area
There are 32 London boroughs, plus the Corporation of the City of London . Please follow the links below to access key information and statistics about your borough supplied by government departments, the Child Poverty Tool Kit ( www.childpovertytoolkit.org.uk ) and the Office for National Statistics.