There's no danger of Britain becoming a lone-parent nation - The Guardian 11th October 2007

Contrary to popular belief, the proportion of single-parent families has barely changed, says Kate Bell. The Guardian reported Conservative claims that lone parents are currently favoured in the tax and benefit system (Focus on couples with children and first-time buyers in tax plans, October 1); and, days later, you cited figures from the Office for National Statistics showing an increase in the total number of families headed by a lone parent (Marriage still the best way to play happy, healthy families, says study, October 5).

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