Poverty in UK

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POVERTY IN THE UK

How many children do you think live in poverty in the UK?

1. less than 10%
2. 10-20%
3. 20-30%
4. 30-40%

What do you think that percentage is for children in the Netherlands?

1. 5-10%
2. 10-20%
3. 20-30%
4. 30-40%

What do you think the consequences for children living in poverty are? Name some things they have to deal with.

01:02

This woman can be described best as being..............

1. obnoxious
2. witty
3. exasperated
4. harried

02:16

What is the reason that some many children are deprived?

1. Parents have been laid off .
2. Less money is spent on preventive help.
3. Charities can't cope with the number of people needing help .

03:22

This politician....

1. admits that the decisions made had an adverse effect.
2. avoids taking responsibility for past decisions.

The Dutch government is also going to review the healthcare system for young people and is proposing to cut back on 'light' (preventive)health care for young people. Is that a good idea in your opinion? Explain your answer.

What would you say the 'route out of poverty' is/could be?

02:04

Why does Vicky not work more hours a week?

1. There is not enough room in childcare.
2. She also wants to spend quality time with her daughter.
3. It would mean she'd have to take on another job.
4. She would have to pay more for childcare than she earns.

03:01

Explain what this 'huge challenge for the government' is

05:16

Fill in: These families are struggling to make ends ............

07:01

Keith's dreams were described as being............

1. ludicrous
2. modest
3. on benefits
4. appalling

09:50

A few problems about universal credit were mentioned. Name one.

11:15

Ed says that the new system is better because it .........................people to work.

14:29

What do all three agree on?

Discussion time

If you were a politician, how would you combat poverty?