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November 2025
Child Poverty: The state we're in
The Royal Geographical Society, London
It was an absolute pleasure to be back at the RGS, this time with the brilliant and compassionate panellists: Professor Danny Dorling of Oxford University, Alison Garnham, CEO of the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and Martine Croxall, BBC News Presenter and RGS Fellow.
We had a wide ranging discussion on child poverty in Britain, including population statistics, projections, and the latest scientific and social research on how poverty affects children's bodies and lives. There is so much the government could do to help, as we await the forthcoming Child Poverty Strategy which is due out later this year.
For the full session, head to:
https://www.rgs.org/events/talks-on-demand/child-poverty-uk
or you can find more shorts on Youtube channel: @HelenRoweUK
Praise for Eliminating Poverty in Britain
BBC News Presenter Martine Croxall's views on the book
"A really fascinating book... it's brilliantly written."
Jo Brand, British Comedian and TV presenter
"If you've ever wondered, like I have, how the government of a wealthy country such as ours, has so badly served its population in terms of mental health provision and the growing index of social ills, from poverty to care of the elderly, Helen Rowe provides a wealth of new ideas to begin to mend us"
"Imaginative, Unconventional, Illuminating and Innovative."
Professor Danny Dorling, Oxford University
"I found your book a revelation. It is eye-opening and fascinating. I can recommend it to anybody, whether you're a healthcare professional, policy maker, a patient or you just want to have an interesting read."
Dr Sarah Birkhoelzer, NHS Cardiologist and Podcaster of 'Beatwise' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beatwise-The-Podcast/dp/B0DDTW9VT7
"A vital and comprehensive study of class inequality that commands your attention from start to finish"
Darren McGarvey, Author of Poverty Safari,
Winner of The Orwell Prize (2018)
"Thought-provoking and always engaging"
Daniel Smith, Author - 'Scandal in Dolphin Square'
About the book
Eliminating Poverty in Britain is a deep-dive into the effects of poverty on British society, families and individuals, and offers a detailed and realistic plan on how to end it in five years, without raising taxes.
The book draws on scientific analysis and the latest social research from around the world to detail how poverty affects the economy, the green agenda, communities, relationships and a person's mental and physical health - down to their very DNA.
It also considers the expected and unexpected consequences of success, both at home and around the world, and questions what Britons are missing out on while inequality remains.
After the pandemic, Brexit, war, austerity and the global financial crash, the public wants a more positive future.
The question is: How do we create it?