Rejected petition Scrap Universal Credit and go back to how it was before when it worked

UC is an unfair and cruel benefits system which is causing distress to families, children, and everybody that is affected. It is forcing people who are already in need of help into further debt and despair. Some are even seeking medical help for depression putting pressure on the NHS.

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Everywhere you hear about Universal Credit the press, social media and even from the institute for fiscal studies.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/233127

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Date submitted 21 January 2019
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