Stars share their wishes to end child poverty in the UK

Liam Gallagher, Sharon Horgan and Larry Lamb are among the big-name stars sharing their one wish for childhood as part of a campaign to raise awareness of child poverty.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ore Oduba, Dr Ranj Singh and Giovanni Pernice, The Wanted’s Tom Parker, Loose Women panellist Nadia Sawalha and reality stars Alex and Olivia Bowen have also backed Action For Children’s End Childhood Crisis campaign.

In a video for the charity, former Oasis singer Gallagher says his one wish for childhood is “love,” while actor Lamb says he wishes for “happiness” and Catastrophe star Horgan wishes for “laughter”. EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey star Lamb, who is an ambassador for the charity, said: “Over four million children in the UK are living in poverty right now.

“Many are going without proper food, heating, warm clothes and other essentials – this was happening before the pandemic.”

He added: “Without urgent help, the life chances of these children could be damaged.”