These constituencies have seen the greatest increases in child poverty levels over the last four years, according to analysis by End Child Poverty. Children are classified as being in poverty if they live in a household with a total income of less than 60 per cent of median income, after housing costs.
These are the 10 UK areas where the rate of child poverty has risen most significantly.
9. Newcastle upon Tyne East - 36.8% child poverty - up 9.7%
Though considerably lower than its neighbouring constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central, child poverty is still far too high and rising far too fast in the east of the city. (Photo: Flickr: Michael Hurlow AoU) Photo: (Photo: Flickr: Michael Hurlow AoU)
10. Bolton South East 46.7% child poverty - up 9.6%
Bolton South East has seen the most significant rise in child poverty in the North West, at just less than 10 per cent since 2014/2015, meaning almost half of the children here are growing up in poverty (Photo: Geograph: John Lord) Photo: (Photo: Geograph: John Lord)