Narey

The withdrawal of some universal benefits from middle-class families has won the surprise support of Martin Narey, chief executive of Barnardo's.

George Osborne: cuts must be fast and deep to avoid decade of debt Patrick Wintour 2010

In an article for the Guardian, Martin Narey, chief executive of Barnardo's, says the case for removing welfare benefits from the rich and middle class was now "morally overwhelming".

Replace child benefit with tax credits for the poor only, says Barnado's boss Randeep Ramesh 2010

Martin Narey argues that the case for removing welfare benefits for the rich and middle class is 'morally overwhelming'

Replace child benefit with tax credits for the poor only, says Barnado's boss Randeep Ramesh 2010

Already prominent social policy thinkers, such as Barnardo's Martin Narey, are raising the prospect of other universal benefits being cut – such as winter fuel allowances and bus passes.

George Osborne's welfare cap is a victory for the politics of envy Randeep Ramesh 2010

Martin Narey countered by pointing out that the NOMS statement referred to "focussing a diverse, competent and professional workforce".

Archive 2005-03-27 Laban 2005

Martin Narey countered by pointing out that the NOMS statement referred to "focussing a diverse, competent and professional workforce".

This Is Our Justice System Laban 2005

Martin Narey didn't like me pointing out that the NOMS Vision statement lacked vision, and that in contrast to the Prison Service "Statement of Purpose" and the Probation Service "Aims" and "Values", his vision was silent on supporting staff.

Archive 2005-03-27 Laban 2005

Martin Narey didn't like me pointing out that the NOMS Vision statement lacked vision, and that in contrast to the Prison Service "Statement of Purpose" and the Probation Service "Aims" and "Values", his vision was silent on supporting staff.

This Is Our Justice System Laban 2005

Narey says the government must reform child benefit so that only the most needy receive benefit, because children growing up in poor households still have poor outcomes.

Replace child benefit with tax credits for the poor only, says Barnado's boss Randeep Ramesh 2010

If this was enacted, Narey says, it would take money away from the rich who could shrug the loss off, but would not help the poorest.

Replace child benefit with tax credits for the poor only, says Barnado's boss Randeep Ramesh 2010