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Cost of Living

16 May 2023

Lead MP

Mhairi Black

Debate Type

General Debate

Tags

EmploymentBrexitBusiness & TradeBenefits & Welfare
Other Contributors: 30

At a Glance

Mhairi Black raised concerns about cost of living in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

How the Debate Unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Moves a motion regretting the Government's support for a damaging Brexit which, according to OBR, will lead to a four per cent drop in GDP. Criticises the government for failing ordinary households with high inflation and rising food prices. Calls on the government to protect vulnerable households through measures similar to the Scottish Child Payment and to reinstate the £25 a week uplift to Universal Credit, end unfair benefit caps, tackle food inflation, investigate supermarket price increases, and utilise full powers of CMA against profiteering.

Government Response

EmploymentBrexitBusiness & TradeBenefits & Welfare
Government Response
He detailed government efforts to support households facing economic pressures, including increased benefit rates, cost-of-living payments, and support for working people through initiatives like the national living wage increase.
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