Labour is backing Conservative strategies to slash £3 billion from UK incapacity benefits by the end of the parliamentary term, with potential further cuts to personal independence payments (PIPs). This reduction would mark the largest cut to benefits since 2015, frequently sparking concerns among advocates for the disabled. While the overall spending on working-age benefits remains steady at around 5% of GDP, there is increased scrutiny on how these cuts may hinder those with disabilities from equitable job access, despite governmental assurances of improved support systems.
"The UK spends more on incapacity and disability benefits than it did before, but this is offset by reductions in spending on other working-age benefits."
"Campaigners say arbitrary cuts will push some incapacity benefit claimants further from the job market and will not effectively address the needs of disabled individuals."
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