Trussell Trust report on universal credit uplift

Early day motion 1446, tabled 4 February 2021 by Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party). Signed by 22 members.

That this House acknowledges the latest report by the Trussell Trust, entitled Dignity or Destitution? which outlines the positive impact the uplift has had on those in receipt of universal credit; recognises the serious risk of increased hunger and food bank use if removed in April as currently planned; and calls upon the Chancellor to make the uplift permanent at the upcoming Budget.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 8, Labour 7, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.