More than two thirds of single parent families are at risk of poverty

More than two thirds of single parent families are at risk of poverty, according to new figures.
CSO data for 2015 suggests 26% of single parents are in consistent poverty.
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CSO data for 2015 suggests 26% of single parents are in consistent poverty.
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