Universal Credit is a 'crisis which will not go away' for farmers struggling to apply for support

Scottish Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Wendy Chamberlain has called on the Government to design a system which works for farmers after hearing the challenges they faced in applying for social security payments

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North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has helped to raise the issue farmers had faced applying for help with living costs during a debate in Westminster Hall
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North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has helped to raise the issue farmers had faced applying for help with living costs during a debate in Westminster Hall

A North East Fife MP has urged the Government to re-evaluate the Universal Credit scheme by making the application process more accessible for farmers to support their families and businesses with living...

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