I’m a mum of two who gets a monthly £1.7k Universal Credit payday people hate me as they work 40 hour weeks for the same
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A MOTHER entitled to Universal Credit has sparked backlash online for showing how much money she is handed each month. Viewers were left fuming over the "shocking" and "frustrating" payment - and labelled her "smug". "That's £1,717, about £800 - £900 of that is my rent.".
![[Screenshot of a TikTok video showing a woman discussing her £1,717.52 Universal Credit payment.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/msemail_tiktokjpeg-JS964649424.jpg?strip=all&w=540)
Laurell explained that the money for her rent gets paid directly to her landlord, instead of going through her account. She told viewers: "I've always had it like that because I wouldn't trust [myself] having that money.". Laurell then gets a set amount for being a parent to two children - her daughter Delara (6) and son Jayden (8).
![[Smartphone displaying a Universal Credit app login screen.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/energy_app-13-JS964649540.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
On top of that, she's dished out a further set amount for herself, "basically a standard allowance.". Aware that her video was likely to ruffle some feathers, Laurell said: "Now, before anyone comes to me, this is what they decide that I'm entitled to.".
She also clarified that she is currently on a sanction for two months, meaning her payments have been deducted over this period. Without the sanction, Laurell said she "doesn't struggle as much" - she's hoping it will be lifted as she has now appealed it, which would mean she can go back to receiving the full £1,717.
Viewers in the comments were shocked at how much she was being given. One person wrote: "The system is a joke!". The worst part is the little shame that people have for not contributing to society. Someone else said: "My partner gets that working 40 hours a week.".
