Reform UK would restore two-child benefit cap, Jenrick says in policy U-turn

"As part of a full-frontal attack on benefits, Jenrick also said the Motability scheme, which enables disabled people to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair to help them be independent, would be reformed to end abuse where expensive cars are handed out for conditions like tennis elbow, and paid for by working people who can't afford those cars themselves."

"During his speech in the City of London, Jenrick appeared to indicate he had played a part in the shift in policy, stating: We want to help working families have more children. But right now, we just cannot afford to do so with welfare. So it has to go. And, as Reform's shadow chancellor, I'm ending it. A Reform government will restore the [two-child benefit] cap in full."

Reform UK will restore the two-child benefit cap in full, reversing a prior position and promising to reduce welfare spending to encourage larger families. The party proposes broad benefit reforms, including tightening the Motability scheme to prevent perceived abuses where expensive vehicles are provided for minor conditions. Benefit entitlement would be restricted to British nationals, and claims for mild anxiety, depression, and similar conditions would be curtailed, requiring clinical diagnoses for mental-health claims. Robert Jenrick framed the measures as necessary to help working families afford more children without increased welfare payments. Keir Starmer condemned the move as shameful.

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