Rejected petition Keep the Universal Credit uplift of £87 a month given during the Covid Pandemic

To not remove the additional payment of £87 a month from those on Universal Credit as it will cause unnecessary hardship for thousands of people who are already struggling.

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Thousands of British citizens are already struggling to survive, more so since the pandemic. Many have lost their jobs & income, many having to use food banks to feed their families, struggling to pay mortgages and utilities and the £87 given to those on Universal Credit already struggling has meant the difference of having some money to pay a bill or buy food. Removing this payment will cause immense stress, worry and cause increased hardship during an already challenging time.

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Make the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit permanent.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/593104

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Date submitted 18 August 2021
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