MK Council calls on Government to delay £20 cut to Universal Credit
A cross-party decision was made at Full Council last night, urging the Government to delay the damaging cut to Universal Credit over the winter period.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
A cross-party decision was made at Full Council last night, urging the Government to delay the damaging cut to Universal Credit over the winter period.
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