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Closed petition Increase all means-tested benefits by £20 a week

When Covid hit some were given a £20 boost, which made life a bit more bearable. Now it is gone, people like me have to forego something essential. I have chosen to have no heating. It is very cold where I live. I do not want to live like this as I have health problems and only get standard UC.

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Many people in this country are struggling. This is no secret. That extra bit of income made all the difference and it is 100% wrong for those who have no idea what it is like, to ignore the plight of the genuine. Everyone claiming means-tested benefits should receive this help immediately.

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Date closed 29 April 2022
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Closed petition Increase all means-tested benefits by £20 a week