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Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says

Jackie Baillie, Scottish Labour's Deputy Leader, stated that increasing welfare spending is "not sustainable" and highlighted the projected rise in disability benefits to £75 billion in five years according to the Office for Budget Responsibility .
The Office for Budget Responsibility warned that proposed welfare reforms could plunge 250,000 people into poverty, including 50,000 children.
Baillie expressed that prioritizing job creation over benefit spending is essential, stating, "Spending an extra £75 billion, if we don't do anything about getting people back into work, is the wrong approach."
Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray criticized the welfare cuts as a "big mistake," emphasizing the need for support to help disabled individuals enter the labor market instead of reducing their assistance.

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The Herald Scotland

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Jackie Baillie defends Rachel Reeves £5 billion benefit cuts

Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie has defended the UK Government’s £5 billion welfare cuts, saying the projected rise in the benefits bill is “not sustainable”.

5 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader defended the UK Government’s welfare cuts as she said the rise in the benefit bill is ‘unsustainable’.

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Record

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Increase in welfare spending 'not sustainable', says Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie

Jackie Baillie said spending an increasing amount on benefits "is the wrong approach".

5 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The National

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Westminster 'respect' for Holyrood questioned amid 'silence' on benefit cuts

A Scottish minister has said the so-called "respect agenda" between Holyrood and Westminster "is not working" as she criticised the UK Government for not consulting her on major changes to the benefits system.

5 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Jersey Evening Post

Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says - Jersey Evening Post

Jackie Baillie has defended the UK Government’s £5 billion welfare cuts, saying the projected rise in the benefits bill is “not sustainable”. The deputy leader of Scottish Labour said it would be the “wrong approach” for the UK Government to pay more while not ensuring people get back into work. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced £5 billion worth of cuts earlier this month, mostly from a reduction in support for those on incapacit…

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