The Government boosted Universal Credit by £20 a week last March
It is due to come to an end next month costing families more than £1,000
The Government is under pressure to extend the uplift but is baulking at the cost
The Work and Pensions Select Committee said the removal of the extra payments would drag those already into poverty down into destitution
DWP: Universal Credit cut will have devastating effect on thousands in Newcastle
Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah issued warning as the Chancellor was reported to be considering a U-turn on Universal Credit cut
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Cutting Universal Credit in April would have a devastating impact on thousands of people in Newcastle, an MP has warned.