‘Everything’s so expensive I can’t even take my child to the seaside this summer’
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Independent
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British families struggle with unprecedented financial pressures as the cost of living crisis deepens, making even modest leisure activities unaffordable for children. Parents face difficult choices between essential expenses and recreational outings, prompting calls for immediate government intervention. Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is urged to prioritize policies addressing child poverty and family financial support, ensuring vulnerable households can access basic quality-of-life experiences during school holidays.
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