Margaret Greenwood responds to reports that Universal Credit’s rollout is set to be delayed

Margaret Greenwood MP, Labour's Shadow DWP Secretary, responding to reports that Universal Credit’s rollout is set to be delayed, said:

"Universal Credit is causing severe hardship for many people.

"After months of pressing ahead in the face of the evidence, the Conservatives seem to have quietly accepted that their flagship social security programme isn't working.

"People's lives are being destroyed by poverty and debt. 

“The Government must stop the roll out of Universal Credit immediately. We need urgent answers from Esther McVey about what's going on and what action the Government will take to tackle the many flaws in the system.

“Labour will ensure that our social security system genuinely lifts people out of poverty and is there to support any one of us should we need it.”

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Notes to Editors

• ·       Universal credit rollout delayed yet again https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-45870553