The idea that a child living deep in poverty whose parents don't have enough money for food or heating, books or basic things like school trips can ever have the same opportunities for development as a more fortunate child is patently absurd. (Jo Cox)

The idea that a child living deep in poverty whose parents don't have enough money for food or heating, books or basic things like school trips can ever have the same opportunities for development as a more fortunate child is patently absurd.

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