Survey: Universal Credit and Personal Independence Bill

As your MP, I want to hear your views on the proposed changes to Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

The Bill proposes to:

• Increase the rates of Universal Credit, including the standard allowance and disability-related elements.

• Change income-related Employment and Support Allowance.

• Restrict eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

You can read the Government’s press release here:

https://www.gov.uk/.../welfare-bill-will-protect-the-most...

This Bill will be debated in Parliament at Second Reading on 1st July.

At the Second Reading, MPs vote on the principle of the Bill—whether it should proceed at all. This is not the final vote!

If it passes, MPs can put forward amendments at later stages, before a final vote is taken at Third Reading, when the final version of the Bill is approved or rejected.

I’d like to know whether you think I should vote for or against the Bill—or whether I should support it at the 2nd reading in order to try to make changes before the final vote.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts here: https://www.matt-bishop.org/universal-credit-and-personal...