Opposing the proposed age restriction to the health element of Universal Credit

Early day motion 2158, tabled 27 October 2025 by James McMurdock (Independent). Signed by 2 members.

That this House expresses concern at proposals to restrict access to the health element of Universal Credit based solely on age; recognises that a disabled or severely ill person is not inherently more capable of work whether they are under 22 years of age or over; commends the principle of reviewing entitlement to welfare payments, but regrets this specific proposal; and calls on the Government to ensure that severely ill or disabled people are not discriminated against on the basis of age in future.

Signatures by party: DUP 1, Independent 1.