Conservative plan would reduce some Universal Credit payments
The proposed reduced Universal Credit rate would be 70% of the standard amount.
The Conservative Party proposed reducing Universal Credit payments for some claimants who have not made sufficient national insurance contributions, while restricting how reduced payments could be spent. The plan was criticised by poverty charities.
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AllegedThe Conservative Party proposed cutting some Universal Credit payments by one-third for claimants who have not paid enough national insurance.
“would have their payments cut by a third if they have not paid enough national insurance”
AllegedThe proposed reduced Universal Credit payments would be paid through a debit card restricting alcohol, tobacco, gambling and cash withdrawals.
“would block purchases of alcohol, tobacco and gambling, or cash withdrawals”
AllegedClaimants would receive the full amount of Universal Credit for six months before any contribution-based reduction applied.
“receive the full amount to which they are entitled for six months”