Young people need politicians to listen

As the cost of living crisis continues, too many young people are at risk of accepting it as normal. But it isn’t normal to skip meals. It isn’t normal to not meet up with friends. And it isn’t normal to put your hopes and dreams on hold because you’re struggling to afford the basics. 

Increased wages and fairer benefits would help more young people meet their basic needs and return to some form of normality. 

Since 2022, we have been asking people to back our campaign to support young people impacted by the cost of living crisis. Now more than ever, young people need politicians to listen. Add your name name today.

What we're calling for

To help young people, we believe:

  • The Government should introduce an Essentials Guarantee for benefits, an independently-calculated figure which would determine the minimum level of benefits to meet people’s essential needs.

  • Young people under 25 who are living independently should receive an additional Universal Credit payment, to bring their standard allowance up to match the over 25s rate.

  • Residents of supported accommodation should receive a Universal Credit work allowance to allow them to earn  more before their income from benefits is tapered.
     

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