Although elder siblings are often claimed to be natural leaders and second children natural rebels, none of the last seven prime ministers have been eldest siblings.
Although elder siblings are often claimed to be natural leaders and second children natural rebels, none of the last seven prime ministers have been eldest siblings.
—David Cameron is third of four children.
—Gordon Brown is middle of three sons.
—Tony Blair has an elder brother and younger sister.
—John Major is younger of two brothers; Margaret Thatcher younger of two sisters.
—Jim Callaghan and Harold Wilson both had elder sisters.
Families on benefit
George Osborne said this week that, from 2013, no family should receive more on benefits than the average family earns. This is expected to hit those living on benefits with large families. This lists out-of-work benefit claimants by family size.
With one child 560,070
With two children 375,800
With three children 174,610
With four children 66,230
With five children 21,080
With six children 6,870
With seven children 2,260
With eight or more children 910
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