Universal Credit should be made “much” more generous to ensure work pays, a Tory leadership candidate pledged today.
Tom Tugendhat made a rare defence of the welfare state after his right-wing rival, Suella Braverman, attacked poor Brits who “choose to rely on benefits”.
The ex-Army officer, a centre-right candidate for Prime Minister, said he would improve the taper rate - which affects 2.3million claimants (41%) who have a job.
