US EditionPM could lift controversial benefit cap in budget - as Farage makes two big election promises
- Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, plans to announce next week that his party will scrap the two-child benefit cap and restore winter fuel payments to all pensioners.
- This move follows Reform UK's recent polling gains, by-election wins, and pressure on the government amid Labour and ministers signaling changes to welfare policies.
- The child poverty action plan, postponed until the autumn budget, is anticipated to include proposals to remove the two-child benefit cap, while winter fuel payments are expected to be reinstated for most pensioners except those with the highest incomes, though delays caused by outdated computer systems may prevent changes before winter.
- Over 10 million pensioners lost the winter payment after it was made means-tested, prompting Reform UK to pledge its full reinstatement and to oppose the benefit cap. Nigel Farage has criticized Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of being among the most unpatriotic leaders in recent history.
- Farage's welfare commitments seek traditional Labour voters amid widespread voter concerns about cost of living and government policies, signaling a potential electoral challenge to Labour in upcoming elections.
17 Articles
17 Articles
Nigel Farage 'commits to reinstating winter fuel payments and scrapping two-child benefit cap' in attack on 'unpatriotic' Keir Starmer
Nigel Farage is set to challenge Sir Keir Starmer this week by pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and fully reinstate winter fuel payments for all pensioners
PM could lift controversial benefit cap in budget - as Farage makes two big election promises
Unrest has grown on the Labour backbenches over the prime minister's approach since winning power, while his unpopularity with the public was made clear at this month's elections. Reform UK reckon it stands to benefit from the disillusionment.
PM is mistaken to characterise his battle against Farage as moral crusade
PM must use ideas to fight Farage SIR KEIR Starmer has told Labour MPs they have a “moral responsibility” to keep Nigel Farage out of Number Ten. You will be hearing much more of this sort of talk as Reform continue to surge ahead in polls. Sir Keir Starmer must not characterise his battle against Reform as some sort of moral crusadeAP The PM told Labour MPs they have a ‘moral responsibility’ to keep Nigel Farage out of Number TenGetty But the P…
Evening Standard
Farage ‘backs scrapping child benefit cap and restoring winter fuel payments’
His Reform UK party is riding high in the opinion polls.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
