David Gauke

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David Gauke @DavidGauke

The other reason is that Govt wants to provide help to more than just UC claimants. But, as a general point, using UC is the best way to help the poor. Using other policy levers usually less efficient & adds complexity (see this piece from September). https://t.co/KyrC5rcVNn — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 4, 2022

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David Gauke @DavidGauke

This is right. The best way to help the poorest with the increased cost of living is to use UC. Also right to identify a big reason why Govt reluctant to do this. If it wants a temporary measure to counteract a temporary spike in costs, UC harder to reverse than a bespoke scheme. — PolitiTweet.org

My two cents on the ideological allergy to using Universal Credit for what it's there for: https://t.co/uGYqqAhcf9

Posted Feb. 4, 2022

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David Gauke @DavidGauke

“Dost thou think because thou art virtuous there shall be no more cakes and ale - even at a work event?” — PolitiTweet.org

EXCL: Police have a photo of Boris Johnson holding a can of a beer at his lockdown birthday party in June 2020 - ta… https://t.co/HpTclvyXkF

Posted Feb. 4, 2022