During questions to the Chancellor in Parliament on Tuesday 7 September, Stephen highlighted the impact the £20 a week Universal Credit cut will have on households across the UK.
The cuts, due to go ahead on 6 October 2021, will impact 5.5 million families both in and out of work.
Speaking in the chamber, Stephen said “40% of the people who claim Universal Credit are already in work. Does the Chancellor understand that they will be very hard hit by this cut, which is the biggest overnight benefit cut in our history?”
The Chancellor explained that the Government is looking at other ways to support people in work, but did not promise to reconsider the cuts to Universal Credit.
You can watch the full exchange below.