Thread by @imran_1

THREAD:

How can PM level up the country if he cannot level with the public about how many children are in poverty?

That's the question we should be asking ourselves after the @StatsRegulation ruled the PM incorrectly used child poverty statistics.

Here's some of the coverage:
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…
theguardian.com/politics/2020/…
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/statisti…

So, what did the PM say that was wrong?

What is the response of the Statistics Authority, to the complaint from @AnnaFeuchtwang @EndChildPoverty?

And is No.10's response to the Statistics Authority simply repeating the error?

What did the PM say that was wrong?

1. Statement 1: INCORRECT

Statement 2: INCORRECT

Statement 3: INCORRECT

What is the response of the Statistics Authority?

The @StatsRegulation blog is definitely worth a read. osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-trouble-wi…

We're also looking forward to engaging with the @StatsRegulation on its forthcoming review of poverty statistics.

And is No.10's response to the Statistics Authority simply repeating the error?

It seems No10 last night was referring leading journalists - such @paulwaugh @patrickjbutler - to a written answer it gave @charlotte2153

What does this written answer say?

The opening line refers people asking where the PM got his evidence for his 17 June claim [Incorrect claim 2 above] to.. his 24 June claim [Incorrect claim 3 above].

In other words, No,10's response to being rebuked by @StatsRegulation for using incorrect child poverty statistics is to *repeat* the incorrect and misleading statements.

This isn't about the Punch & Judy of PMQs. This matter to good policy making.

ENDS

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