Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has initiated significant reforms to the welfare system due to the rising costs of sickness and disability benefits, which he described as "devastating" for public finances. The government aims to save £5 billion annually by 2030 by encouraging workforce participation while offering protection to those unable to work. However, these changes have faced backlash from Labour, unions, and charities, concerned they might push more disabled individuals into poverty by tightening eligibility for benefits. Starmer emphasized the need to address the 2.8 million working-age people out of work due to long-term sickness, criticizing the Conservative approach to welfare.
The Prime Minister's announcement of a welfare system overhaul aims to cut costs while reshaping support for disabled individuals, sparking debates on its effectiveness.
Critics argue that tightening eligibility for disability payments could lead to higher poverty rates among disabled people, undermining the intended support of the reforms.
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