Trolls say I’m a ‘benefits scrounger’ as I get UC as a 21-year-old mum-of-3 – I’m surviving on £50, it’s such a struggle

A MUM-OF-THREE shared the backlash she has received for qualifying for Universal Credit payments. She has been labelled a "benefits scrounger" by trolls online after sharing an insight into her finances. In her viral video, TikTok user Millie (@millie.2103) poked fun at the hateful comments she often receives. She revealed that she has been called "a benefit scrounging mum-of-three" by fellow social media users.

Addressing the rude remark, Millie explained that she earns most of her income through her job. She added that she also makes "a little bit of money" from her videos via the Creator Fund. The mum is also eligible for Universal Credit, which is given to UK residents with a low income or who need help with their living costs. Millie, 21, pointed out that this is the case for her, adding that the payment isn't enough to survive on.

"I’m just getting what I’m entitled to, the same as every other parent and funnily enough, it doesn’t even go that far," she explained. She told her followers that many would be surprised by "how little you can actually get with UC.". Millie revealed that she was trying to stretch £50 as far as possible, describing herself as "skint". She shared her plans to sell some of her children's toys on Vinted, a decision which she said was likely to annoy people online.

The mum also revealed that she has an online wish list which people can use to help her purchase household items such as fabric conditioner. "I’m sure you’ll love that one too," the content creator told her online trolls. Millie explained that she didn't mind winding up her haters as it results in more views. She pointed out that she doesn't owe anyone an explanation on how she lives her life. TikTok users shared their thoughts on her lifestyle in the comments section.

According to the GOV website, if you're on a low income or need help with your living costs, then you could be entitled to Universal Credit. To claim, you must live in the UK, be aged 18 or over (with some exceptions if you're 15 to 17), be under State Pension age, and have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments. Other circumstances are if you are out of work, or unable to work, for example because of a health condition.

"People get so up in arms about benefits, I’m a single mother to five children, I get child maintenance for four of them and work 33 hours a week," wrote one viewer. "[I] have an income of £5,100 a month with benefits [on] top.". "We're all benefit scrounging these days because wages don't cover anything," said another follower. "Why do people care so much! You're a working mum-of-three doing amazing. Don't listen to anyone saying otherwise," commented a third person.