This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Change Universal Credit rules for farmers
We want the Government to support one of its most needed industries by changing the UC rules for farmers. We would like farmers to have to report income yearly instead of monthly. We also want to abandon the Minimum Income Floor permanently for farmers previously claiming legacy benefits.
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We want the Government to support the farmers, the backbone of the country. We believe the current system is not fit for purpose. We think it is flawed and benefits the Government and not those that genuinely require help and income support.
Farming is not a monthly business, it’s barely yearly! You might sow in one financial year and harvest it in the next. We believe farming is not typical self-employment, your profit/income may not be determined on your hours or endless hard work but on uncontrollable factors.
This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website
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Universal Credit and farmers debated by MPs
MPs held a debate on Universal Credit and farmers on Wednesday 24 April in Westminster Hall. The debate was led by Wendy Chamberlain MP.
What is a Westminster Hall debate?
Westminster Hall is the second chamber of the House of Commons. Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to raise local and national issues and receive a response from a government minister. Westminster Hall debates are general debates that do not end in a vote.
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