Universal Credit - The Brexit Party policy


We had two or three people in Neath today ask about The Brexit Party policy on Universal Credit. They seemed to be examples of the people who have lost out – due both to bad running of the system and iniquitous reworking of payments.

So, for clarity this is what the “Contract” says:
Providing a safety net for those in need is a defining mark of a civilised society. The Universal Credit system has not achieved what was intended and needs to be revisited. We pledge to: 
• Support those who have paid into the system with accelerated payment processes (five-week maximum), and continue to root out fraud. 
• Undertake a 12-month review of the system and bring in reforms within two years. 
• Review the position of women unexpectedly short-changed by recent rises in the state pension age. 
• Extend the use of dormant funds to support civil society.

The review seems to be the most important part of the plan - the system has to be fair and trusted. 

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