Disregard partner's income for Universal Credit and tax-free childcare

I would like the Government to base entitlements for Universal Credit and tax-free childcare allowances on the income of the individual claimant, and to disregard the income of any partner.

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Thursday 18th April 2024
Last 24 hours signatures
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Friday 18th October 2024
Estimated Final Signatures: 184

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I do not think that the amount of Universal Credit someone receives should take into account their partner's earnings. I also do not think that a partner's income should be considered within eligibility for tax free childcare.


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