House of Commons · Petition P002794
Abolition of benefit cap
18 January 2023
Presented 1 time by 0 MPs
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At a glance
This petition concerning abolition of benefit cap was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue summary
The petition addresses the UK benefit cap, which is seen as a punitive measure that forces families into poverty by not rising with inflation, causing households outside London to lose up to £1,800 annually in social security support.
Action requested
The House of Commons is requested to grant time for the Second Reading of the Benefit Cap (Report on Abolition) Bill and commit to passing all stages of the bill in the House.
Key facts
- Introduced by the British Government in 2013
- Households outside London lose up to £1,800 a year compared to pre-cap levels adjusted for inflation
- Up to 150,000 households could be affected outside of London
- Petition originated from Parkhead and Lilybank in Glasgow East constituency
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 18 January 2023
No presenters recorded for this presentation.