Alison McGovern stated that Labour would review the UK-wide carer's allowance system due to its complexity and unfair penalties imposed on carers for minor breaches.
Unpaid carers facing penalties for breaching earnings rules are often unaware until years later, despite the DWP having the technology to detect infractions in real-time.
The DWP's punitive 'cliff edge approach' forces carers to repay the entire week's allowance if they earn even slightly above the limit, leading to financial struggles, home sales, and criminal records.
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