Join the End Parenting Poverty Protest on 1st June 2025

Written By Grace Carter

On Sunday 1st June 2025, parents, carers, allies and advocates will come together in London for a peaceful protest with a powerful purpose: to End Parenting Poverty.

This isn’t just a march. It’s a movement.

As the End Parenting Poverty campaign edges closer to 100,000 petition signatures—the milestone that will force the issue into parliamentary debate—we’re taking to the streets to demand real, lasting change for parents and families across the UK.

The message is simple:
Raising children should not put families at risk of poverty.

Behind every statistic are real people—mothers skipping meals to feed their kids, fathers forced to leave work because childcare costs more than they earn, families stretched to breaking point by a system that was never designed to support them.

We believe it’s time to say enough.

What to Expect on the Day

The protest will begin outside Downing Street where we will gather. This moment of unity will set the tone for what will be a peaceful, family-friendly walk to Westminster.

We’ll be marching in support of:

  • Accessible, affordable childcare

  • Fair parental leave

  • Better protections for working parents

  • Targeted support for low-income families

  • A society that values caregiving, not penalises it

There will be families, buggies, banners, music and media. It will be a peaceful protest—but impossible to ignore.

Who Can Join?

Everyone is welcome. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, friend, employer, or simply someone who believes that no one should be punished for raising the next generation—you have a place in this movement.

Bring your voices. Bring your children. Bring your hope.

Why It Matters

Parenting shouldn’t be a privilege only the wealthy can afford.

This protest is about sending a clear message: it’s time for change. With your help, we can create the noise, the visuals and the momentum needed to make politicians listen and act.

How to Get Involved

✔️ Sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715292
✔️ Show up on 1st June: Full details on time and location can be found here: https://www.endparentingpoverty.co.uk/the-parent-protest Register your interest so we know to look out for you and can share updates.
✔️ Share on social media: Use #EndParentingPoverty
✔️ Bring friends, family, and your voice

This is more than a protest.
It’s a turning point.
And we need you there.

Let’s end parenting poverty—together.

Grace Carter
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