DWP benefit cuts could be as much as £5bn under Labour plans

Labour’s planned benefit spending cuts have grown to potentially £5 billion, with chancellor Rachel Reeves facing pressure to make significant departmental cuts. Department for Work and Pensions boss Liz Kendall is advocating for more funding for back-to-work programs for the long-term sick, arguing that investing now will pay off in the future. The Treasury is also facing calls to increase defense spending following Donald Trump’s demands, with Labour aiming to reduce the welfare bill by at least £3 billion, potentially much more.

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