During oral questions to the Department for Work and Pensions on Monday 8 November, Stephen asked the Minister why unemployment support is at its lowest level in over 30 years, in real terms.
At the end of September, the Government reduced Universal Credit by £20 a week. According to independent research, this is costing six million families an estimated £1,000 a year and support for those out of work is at its lowest level in decades.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Stephen asked the Work and Pensions Minister, “why has the level of unemployment support been set at this historically, extremely low level?”
You can watch Stephen’s full contribution, and the Minister’s response, below.