The article discusses the financial implications of foreign nationals claiming benefits in the UK, revealing that British taxpayers support benefits for over a million individuals from around 40 different nationalities. Tory shadow home secretary Chris Philp criticized this as immoral and suggested that such expenses contribute to high taxation. He advocates for legislative changes, including a cap on immigration and a higher salary threshold for visas. In contrast, the Department for Work and Pensions emphasized their obligation to provide benefits to entitled individuals, stating these figures are from 2019 and may not reflect current data.
British taxpayers are subsidising nationals of other countries on an industrial scale. No wonder our taxes are so high.
The era of mass migration has to end. I have tabled amendments to the Borders Bill to create a legally binding annual cap on immigration numbers.
We have a duty to pay benefits to all those entitled to receive them, however the figures highlighted refer to 2019.
Universal credit is designed to incentivise moving people into employment and progression at work and has a thorough application process.
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