With more of their working constituents relying on Universal Credit, Tory MPs should have opposed Sunak’s £20 cut.
In areas like Burnley, nearly 10% of working-age adults work but rely on Universal Credit.
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Barely a handful of Tories vote against Universal Credit cut – despite many claiming it would be ‘devastating’
The £20 a week Universal Credit boost has been a lifeline for millions. When will Tory MPs start voting with their conscience?
Government’s focus on statues diverts from Universal Credit cut backlash
Is pushing the protection of statues a plan by the Tories to distract from the Universal Credit cut fallout?
Government again denies flaws in Universal Credit – despite grim testimony given to MPs
‘The new lockdown will have brought a renewed sense of financial dread for many families’
Open letter: Charities demand Tories scrap plans to cut Universal Credit
The campaigners are saying that ‘millions’ will be face being plunged into even greater hardship next year.
Tories deny knowledge of poverty caused by Universal Credit delays
Freedom of Information response claims department has no analysis of payment delays, despite a 2019 admission by the then secretary of state.
Unions and policymakers call for Universal Credit overhaul
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn suggests he could scrap hated ‘streamlined’ benefits system if voted into power.
Universal Credit costing poorest Brits £150 a year
While most claiminants lose out, the poorer lose out the most
Skint Britain: response to series about life on Universal Credit shows government is still not listening
People are struggling to survive with Universal Credit
Government forced to backtrack on Universal Credit…twice
Universal Credit has been criticised by poverty campaigners, the UN and opposition parties