Universal Credit health for under-22s

Early day motion 3086, tabled 13 April 2026 by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House expresses grave concern at the proposal to delay access to the Universal Credit health element for young disabled people under 22; notes the absence of evidence that reducing benefit income or tightening eligibility increases participation in employment, education or training; recognises evidence, including the Department for Work and Pensions’ own sanctions evaluation, showing that financial instability can reduce employment outcomes and earnings; highlights that disabled people already face disproportionately high levels of financial hardship, debt and unmet healthcare need; and calls on the Government to reconsider these proposals and ensure young disabled people have the financial security necessary to access education, healthcare, employment and training.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Green 5, Independent 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.