US EditionWelfare concessions should give people 'peace of mind', says Wes Streeting
- The UK Government will implement changes to Personal Independence Payment eligibility in November 2026, applying only to new claimants while protecting existing recipients.
- These reforms respond to concerns that the current welfare system is unsustainable and follow major concessions by Labour to avoid a Commons defeat.
- The welfare reforms involve eliminating the work capability assessment, adjusting Universal Credit, enhancing personalized job support, and maintaining the current Motability scheme without immediate alterations.
- Wes Streeting said the reforms have placed the government in a better position and provide peace of mind for current PIP recipients, though campaigners warn of a morally wrong two-tier system.
- The changes aim to save up to £5 billion a year by 2030 but raise concerns about fairness and rising disability costs, emphasizing the need to co-produce welfare reforms with disabled people.
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Benefits bill 'in a better place' after Labour U-turn, Streeting tells LBC as he admits 'concerns' over welfare reforms
The Health Secretary has told LBC Labour’s upcoming benefits bill is in a “better place” after a series of changes were made to appease rebel MPs.
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Streeting confident about welfare vote amid criticism of ‘two-tier’ Pip plans
The Government’s original welfare package had restricted eligibility for Pip.
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