The party's manifesto states that 'too many people are out of work or not earning enough'
Labour has vowed to "kickstart economic growth" after 14 years of Tory rule. But what does this mean for the benefits system?
Universal Credit and PIP Experts are sounding the alarm over the rocketing costs of Personal Independence Payment , urging action from any future government. Tom Waters, Associate Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, highlighted the issue: "The number of people receiving financial support from the government for a health-related benefit has increased sharply since the pandemic and is forecast to continue growing.
A significant portion of Universal Credit beneficiaries fall into this 'limited capability for work and work-related activity' category, with many also receiving Personal Independence Payment. "Labour will work with local areas to create plans to support more disabled people and those with health conditions into work. We will devolve funding so local areas can shape a joined-up work, health, and skills offer for local people. We will tackle the backlog of Access to Work claims and give disabled people the confidence to start working without the fear of an immediate benefit reassessment if it does not work out.
Cost of living Under the Conservative Government, the Department for Work and Pensions said it was not planning any more cost of living payments. But it has extended the Household Support Fund until September 30, ploughing in another £421 million so that local authorities could offer their own payments and other forms of help with food and energy bills.
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