While there is strong support for tackling child poverty, there is equally strong opposition to scrapping the two-child limit. Public consent is crucialIt is legitimate to question how much public opinion should matter when it comes to scrapping the two-child limit. However, public consent is crucial for any government seeking a sustained reduction in child poverty. Ignoring public attitudes risks a significant backlash that might prevent future action to reduce child poverty. If two-child limit is scrapped at the next budget, the government must tell the right story.