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The problem with inequality is that it breeds social distance. If some in society can live their lives without seeing the disadvantage faced by others, why should they believe it exists or pay for it to be reduced?”
Closer to equality? Assessing New Labour’s record on equality after 10 years in government Compass report (2007)
Closer to equality? Assessing New Labour’s record on equality after 10 years in government Compass report (2007)
Poverty In Your Area
City Of London
- The City of London is one of the most prosperous boroughs both nationally and in London, however deprivation does still occur within its limits.
- Problems of disadvantage in housing and the local living environment are significant drivers of deprivation in the borough1.
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Children in Low Income Families2 |
Breakdown of Children in Low Income Families3 |
Rank of Local Authority4 (Out of 354 - where 1 is the most deprived borough in England ). |
Number of Deprived Wards in the Borough5 |
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In Work6 |
Out of Work7 |
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Not available |
Not available |
Not available |
252 |
0 (out of 5). |
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Number of Children and Expected Children in Temporary Accommodation8 |
38 |
Representatives:
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Name |
Constituency |
Political Party |
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London Assembly Member |
John Biggs |
City and East |
Labour |
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Council Leader |
Stuart Fraser |
City of London |
Independent |
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Member of Parliament |
Mark Field |
Cities of London and Westminster |
Conservative |
For more information about the borough please visit:
- www.childpovertytoolkit.org.uk which provides up-to-date child poverty data, advice on child poverty proofing practices and good practice examples from Local Authorities around England .
- http://www.go-london.gov.uk/boroughinfo/ which provides direct links to key information and statistics about your borough supplied by government departments and the Office for National Statistics. These include census information, performance indicators and school performance statistics
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- The State of the Borough, An Economic Social and Environmental Profile, 2007, The local futures group, http://www.capitalambition.gov.uk/ .
- Source: HM Revenue and Customs (latest data – 2006). Provided by the Child Poverty Toolkit ( www.childpovertytoolkit.org.uk ).
- Source: HM Revenue and Customs (latest data – 2006). Provided by the Child Poverty Toolkit ( www.childpovertytoolkit.org.uk ).
- Provided by Government Office for London ( http://www.go-london.gov.uk/boroughinfo/ ). Rank of Local Authority out of 354 local authorities in England (where 1 is the most deprived).
- Provided by Government Office for London ( http://www.go-london.gov.uk/boroughinfo/ ). Number of Wards that fall in the top 10% most deprived wards in England .
- In Work: Receiving Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit
- Out of Work: Receiving Workless Benefits – Job Seekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Income Support or Carer's Allowance.
- Figures provided by Shelter (2008).