It comes as reports suggest Work And Pensions Secretary Esther McVey has briefed the Cabinet that families could lose £200 a month as a result of Universal Credit. The Mirror revealed last month that the party was considering calling for Universal Credit, which combines six major benefits in one, to be scrapped. (Image: PA)She went on to announce a major review of the "toxic" welfare system, including universal credit, in a speech to party activists. Tory party chairman Brandon Lewis said Mr McDonnell did not have an alternative to Universal Credit. "What we are saying, the reason we think universal credit is the right way to go is it does get more people into work.

Source: Daily Mirror October 07, 2018 14:03 UTC