Motion text
That this House notes that there are 1.8 million single parents across the UK, with nearly half of all children in single parent families living in poverty; further notes the particular impact of Covid-19 on single parents who are both the carer and income generator for their family; believes that all single parent families should receive appropriate support from the UK Government; regrets that young single parent families under the age of 25 have to claim Universal Credit at a lower rate than those aged 25 or over; further notes that until the introduction of Universal Credit in 2013 young single parent families were entitled to the higher rate of standard allowance in recognition of the cost of caring for a child alone and that this exemption still exists for claimants of legacy benefits; and urges the UK Government to end this Young Parent Penalty and reinstate the exemption for all young single parent families.
Signatures (33)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 June 2021
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
14 June 2021
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
14 June 2021
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 June 2021
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 June 2021
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 June 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 June 2021
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 June 2021
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 June 2021
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
14 June 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
14 June 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
14 June 2021
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 June 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 June 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 June 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 June 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
14 June 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 June 2021
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
14 June 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 June 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 June 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 June 2021
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 June 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
14 June 2021
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 June 2021
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 June 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
15 June 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 June 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
16 June 2021
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
17 June 2021
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 June 2021
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 September 2021
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.