Four out of five adults in the North of England would support a new law to eradicate child poverty, according to a post-election poll.

The YouGov survey, commissioned by the Children’s Charities Coalition, shows that 81 per cent of surveyed individuals would support a parliamentary Bill to end child poverty.

The poll included over 2,000 adults across the UK, with 513 participants from the North.

A significant 78 per cent of respondents expressed their support for the introduction of a child poverty bill.

This response is mirrored by a petition, signed by more than 28,000 supporters, urging the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to prioritise children's issues and increase spending on young people.

The survey results follow recent data from the Department for Work and Pension, disclosing the presence of 1.6 million children in households impacted by the two-child limit on benefits as of April.

The poll also revealed that 67 per cent of respondents believe more efforts are needed to address the needs and issues affecting children and young people.

When asked about policies impacting children, 83 per cent said they would endorse new policies offering more early interaction services for children’s social care.

Similarly, 83 per cent supported new policies providing more services and funding for children in care.

More than two-thirds (72 per cent) supported the establishment of a Cabinet Committee focused on addressing the needs of children.

In the UK, a worrying 4.3 million children live in poverty, a predicament that underpins a wide ray of issues they face, including mental health, education, and physical health challenges.

It also shows that families from low-income neighbourhoods are 14 times more likely to be referred to children's social care than those living in wealthier areas.

Five young campaigners visited Number 10 to deliver a petition, signed by more than 28,000 people, to the Prime Minister on behalf of the Children’s Charities Coalition.

14-year-old Chan, an Action for Children young ambassador, was one of them.

He said: "Children are an important part of society.

"We’re the hope and future of the country.

"But if we don't see ourselves as a priority for those in power, then we could end up with a hopeless society.

"A society where young people grow up with no ambition or aspiration.

"Where they feel there's nothing to look forward to."

The Coalition asserts that the issues are complex and cannot be addressed by isolated government departments.

What they propose is a mission focusing on children's needs and championing their health, education, and wellness, led by the Prime Minister.

The new Labour Government has pledged to kickstart this mission by setting a new trajectory in the King’s Speech on July 17.

The Children’s Charities Coalition, including high-ranking members from Action for Children, Barnardo’s, The Children’s Society, National Children’s Bureau, and the NSPCC, insists that the new Government introduce a comprehensive Child Poverty Bill.

This Bill should include targets and clear milestones, starting immediately and recurring every two to three years, to eradicate child poverty.

The CEOs from the Children’s Charities Coalition said: "With a new Government comes new opportunities.

"Sir Keir Starmer has the chance to be truly ambitious for children across the UK and set out a mission that ensures they can grow up safer, happier and healthier, starting with tackling child poverty."