Petition · past parliament

Keep the Universal Credit uplift of £87 a month given during the Covid Pandemic

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To not remove the additional payment of £87 a month from those on Universal Credit as it will cause unnecessary hardship for thousands of people who are already struggling.
Thousands of British citizens are already struggling to survive, more so since the pandemic. Many have lost their jobs & income, many having to use food banks to feed their families, struggling to pay mortgages and utilities and the £87 given to those on Universal Credit already struggling has meant the difference of having some money to pay a bill or buy food. Removing this payment will cause immense stress, worry and cause increased hardship during an already challenging time.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action:

Make the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit permanent.
Make the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit permanent.

Timeline

18 Aug 2021 Petition opened for signatures
23 Aug 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 23 Aug 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.