This definitely touches on a lot of real issues in society right now. I don't know much about UK politics but single mothers are definitely not given the credit they deserve for all the sacrifices they make every day worldwide. I'm glad J.K. Rowling made a point of that through her experiences. Raising a family and holding a career with a good source of income even when there are two parents is hard enough so imagine the difficulties for a single mother. Poverty should not be inflicted upon a child if it can be helped just because the other half of the family is missing.