PM refuses to say whether £20 weekly rise in Universal Credit will be extended

The transcript discusses the UK government's decision on whether to continue providing an extra £20 per week to people on Universal Credit beyond March. It highlights the government's commitment to supporting citizens during the pandemic, with £280 billion already spent on various measures. The Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of maintaining Universal Credit to support people through the crisis.

What is the main concern addressed at the beginning of the discussion?

• The role of local governments in the pandemic

• The impact of the pandemic on education

• The future of Universal Credit support

• The effectiveness of healthcare measures

How much financial support has the government provided during the pandemic?

• £50 billion

• £500 billion

• £280 billion

• £100 billion

What is the government's approach to the measures taken during the pandemic?

• They are under constant review

• They are fixed and unchangeable

• They are only applicable to certain regions

• They are decided by local authorities

What is the government's stance on Universal Credit as mentioned in the discussion?

• They want to support it throughout the pandemic

• They plan to abolish it

• They will increase the support to £50 extra

• They will reduce the support

What does the government not want to do regarding Universal Credit?

• Make it available to everyone

• Abolish it altogether

• Increase the amount to £30 extra

• Limit it to only new applicants