Thread by @RespectIsVital

Labour's Shadow Chancellor, @johnmcdonnellMP, has released a statement regarding the sickening news that single parents and families will lose £200 per month under #UniversalCredit.

His statement is in response to this.

#DWP boss Esther McVey admits millions to lose £200 a month on #UniversalCredit

McVey has been forced to admit single parents and families face a £2400 a year benefit cut next year
universalcreditsuffer.com/2018/10/06/est…

Just the day before this came out;

DAMNING study shows Universal Credit to blame for dramatic rise in foodbank use.

#UniversalCredit to blame for a rise in claimants experiencing debt & #mentalhealth issues

Not to mention a 52% increase in #foodbank use
universalcreditsuffer.com/2018/10/05/dam…

Then of course there was the backlash against Citizens Advice after they signed a £51m deal with the #DWP to assist with #UniversalCredit.

Many people feel betrayed by this move especially with the gagging clause.

universalcreditsuffer.com/2018/10/05/cit…

The day before I uncovered how group "signing on" sessions are leaving vulnerable claimants without any help.

Agents are too busy with #UniversalCredit claims and don't have time to help those on Jobseekers Allowance - JSA

universalcreditsuffer.com/2018/10/01/gro…

I had earlier reported that;

Benefit claimants with a #mentalhealth condition were 5 times more likely to be sanctioned than those with other health conditions.

universalcreditsuffer.com/2018/09/28/dwp…

Labour's @MarshadeCordova the Shadow Minister for Disabled People has released a statement after the former chair of The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority -IPSA branded the welfare system as a #HostileEnvironment.

It's just not improving is it @EstherMcVey1?

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