Boris Johnson has snubbed calls to boost benefits for 2million needy people during the coronavirus crisis. The government agreed to increase Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit by £20 a week for one year to help people cope during the pandemic.

But they've refused to match the increase for so-called 'legacy benefits' - despite the fact these are still claimed by huge numbers who haven't moved to six-in-one benefit UC.

The vast majority of the roughly 2million people still on legacy benefits claim Employment Support Allowance (ESA), meaning they are chronically sick or disabled.

Charities, campaigners, a former Tory welfare chief, the cross-party Work and Pensions Committee, and even the DWP's own watchdog have all called for the

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