Expand credit unions to boost cheap credit to low-income people, Labour MPs urge Reeves

January 18, 2026

Influential MPs including committee chairs say millions could benefit with minor changes to financial inclusion bill

A group of Labour MPs have called on Rachel Reeves to support a huge expansion of credit unions to boost access to cheap credit for millions of people on low incomes.

The move coincides with celebrations on Monday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the UK’s military credit unions, which are supported by Queen Camilla and provide “an ethical and affordable alternative to high-cost lenders” for service personnel.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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