Here is everything the Labour Party has committed to improve employment and living costs in its party manifesto
After winning the general election, Labour has committed to 'kickstart economic growth' after a 14-year Conservative reign. But whilst the party's manifesto outlines broad strategies for boosting employment, it lacks specific details.
In the Labour manifesto, no mention is made of the DWP's plans, put forward by the Conservatives, to bring down the soaring costs of PIP with a shake-up that could include replacing cash payments with vouchers for purchasing specific equipment and treatment. But Labour is said to have indicated it will study the feedback given to the proposals after the consultation ends on July 22, three weeks after the election.
The party's manifesto says: "Too many people are out of work or not earning enough. Long waits for treatment of health conditions, particularly mental health, are contributing to the rise in economic inactivity. Labour will reform employment support so it drives growth and opportunity. Our system will be underpinned by rights and responsibilities – people who can work, should work – and there will be consequences for those who do not fulfil their obligations.
Although there are concerns that the triple lock is not sustainable in the long term, Labour has said it will retain it for the time being. It said: "We will keep the pension triple lock and give pensioners security in retirement. Labour will protect the triple lock on pensions and increase the State Pension each year in line with inflation, average earnings, or by 2.5 per cent, whichever is higher.
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