Tories set out £36bn welfare cuts in push for savings
The Conservatives have published a plan to cut the welfare bill by more than £36bn a year as the party pledged to find spending reductions in order to support the public finances. The opposition party has published a 50-page document detailing its welfare savings plans, expanding on previous commitments that would see disability spending and [...]
The Conservatives have unveiled a plan to reduce the welfare bill by over £36 billion annually, as they seek spending cuts to bolster the public finances. In a 50-page document, the opposition party expands on its own welfare savings initiatives, proposing significant reductions in disability spending and family benefits. Shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately described the benefits bill as "out of control" and affirmed the party's commitment to cutting it.
The bulk of the savings would stem from reforming disability and sickness benefits, including discontinuing claims for mild mental health conditions and back pain, arthritis, and whiplash assessments. The Conservatives would also reinstate the two-child benefit cap, which was abolished in 2025 following pressure from Labour backbenchers. Welfare cuts for migrants and individuals with mild disabilities would also be implemented.
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