Labour is rumored to announce £6 billion in welfare cuts, mainly targeting disability benefits like the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimed by 3.6 million people. Changes include making it harder to qualify for PIP, with a potential freeze on payment levels. Additionally, there may be a freeze or reduction in the health-related element of Universal Credit, accompanied by increased support for claimants seeking work, as proposed by former senior special adviser Jean-Andre Prager.
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Minister accuses Labour left of ‘defending Tory system’ after benefits cuts
Labour minister Torsten Bell defended government benefit cuts by accusing left-wing critics of supporting a failed Tory welfare system that contributes to high unemployment rates. Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell refuted Bell's claims, stating that proposed cuts would harm disabled individuals. Labour MPs, including Clive Lewis and Debbie Abrahams, criticized the government for implementing £5bn in cuts by 2030, potentially impacting millions of disabled individuals negatively. Full Article
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