Large families, poverty and welfare reform conference

    A national conference came to Bradford to discuss large families, poverty and welfare reform.

    The conference, held today, 13 November, at City Hall was organised by Bradford District Anti-Poverty Group, The University of Liverpool and The Children's Society.

    The conference heard from people directly affected by the changes to the benefits system and how welfare reform has had an impact on their lives.

    During the conference, there was the opportunity to hear from policy makers tasked with trying to address and counter the poverty that individuals face.

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