End of Universal Credit Uplift 2021-09-07
2021-09-07
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Q1
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The MP raised concerns about the end of the £20 increase to universal credit, a temporary measure during crisis. She questioned its impact on the Exchequer.
What recent discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Work and Pensions Minister regarding the financial consequences of ending the £20 uplift to universal credit?
The Government considers the £20 increase to universal credit a temporary measure, and we are not done supporting those in need. We have created a plan for jobs focusing on giving people skills and opportunities for high-quality work.
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We Know The Best Way To Help Is Through Job Creation
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The MP highlighted that the end of the £20 weekly increase will cost families in Wales £286 million, with 275,000 at risk of poverty. He cited figures from Bevan Foundation suggesting a loss of £5.7 million for Ceredigion.
What economic impact assessment has the Chancellor made regarding ending the £20 uplift to universal credit in communities across Wales?
Statistics show 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty since this Government's term began. We see a strong labour market with businesses needing to find workers; we provide skills and opportunities for jobs through our plan for jobs.
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The MP criticised the Chancellor's focus on his personal amenities over assessing the impact of cutting £20 from universal credit, affecting 12,530 people in Liverpool West Derby.
What assessment has the Government made about how many of the 12,530 people in Liverpool West Derby will be pushed into poverty due to the cut to universal credit?
People are not forced into poverty as we know the best way is through employment. We support job creation and provide initiatives like traineeships, sector-based work academies, apprenticeships, kickstart programmes.
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Specific number of people pushed to poverty
Best Strategy To Help People Is Employment
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The MP pointed out that 40% of those receiving universal credit are employed and will be severely affected by the proposed reduction in benefits.
Does the Chancellor comprehend the severe impact this benefit cut will have on working families already relying on universal credit?
Our plan for jobs supports those in work by increasing the national living wage and providing apprenticeships, skills boot camps, and sector-based work academies to enhance their employment prospects.
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Right Strategy Is Job Creation
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The MP referenced Action for Children's report, stating that a street cleaner with two children will lose £729 annually as a result of Conservative cuts since 2010 and an additional £1,700 from the planned benefit reduction.
How are families expected to manage financially given the reported impacts of the upcoming cut in universal credit?
Children from workless households are five times more likely to be in poverty. We support parents into employment with childcare subsidies, and 85% of universal credit recipients have their childcare costs covered.
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How families manage financially
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Childcare Cost Coverage
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