Starmer denounces benefits system as ‘unsustainable, indefensible and unfair’ in move to slash welfare bill

Keir Starmer strongly criticized the current welfare benefits system as unsustainable, indefensible, and unfair at a private meeting of Labour MPs, as the Government prepares to announce significant benefit cuts. His remarks represent one of the most forceful condemnations of the system by a Labour prime minister and indicate the largest reform since the creation of universal credit in 2010. Starmer warned of a projected £70 billion bill for long-term sickness and disability benefits by 2030, ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget where benefit cuts are anticipated to address the growing number of claimants.

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