Tory: We've done a lot to tackle child poverty
Sky Sophie newsperson: But you've been in charge for 13 years, why are children in poverty?
Tory: As you know Sophie, those are complex factors and there is only so much the government can do
Sophie: Next question...
What?! Hold up Tory, please do tell about these complex factors and why the government's hands are supposedly tied.
Happened to catch this snippet yesterday:
Tory: We've done a lot to tackle child poverty
Sky Sophie newsperson: But you've been in charge for 13 years, why are children in poverty?
Tory: As you know Sophie, those are complex factors and there is only so much the government can do
Sophie: Next question...
What?! Hold up Tory, please do tell about these complex factors and why the government's hands are supposedly tied.