During Prime Minister’s Questions today, Stephen asked Boris Johnson if he will stop the planned cuts to Universal Credit.
In October, the Government plans to cut Universal Credit by £20 each week. This will leave unemployment support at its lowest level ever relative to average earnings. It will also come at a time when, according to the independent Office for Budget Responsibility, there may be a further 500,000 people out of work than there are today.
Speaking in the chamber, Stephen explained the impact this will have on families across the UK and asked Boris Johnson “instead of cutting down, will the Prime Minister not follow his own policy and level up and leave the £20 a week in place?” The Prime Minister responded by saying the Government’s priority is getting people into work.
You can watch the full exchange here.