Starmer's 'soft touch' on benefits would cost taxpayers billions, Tory minister claims
Labour’s “soft touch” approach to benefits sanctions would cost taxpayers billions of pounds, the Conservatives have claimed.
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Labour’s “soft touch” approach to benefits sanctions would cost taxpayers billions of pounds, the Conservatives have claimed.
Mel Stride said Labour’s ‘reckless’ plans will leave fit-for-work claimants dodging employment at £2bn expense to the public purse
The Chancellor is expected to announce a cut to inheritance tax in Wednesday's autumn statement as he puts a squeeze on benefits
The UK aims to tackle long-term unemployment with its newly launched 'Back to Work Plan'.
Jeremy Hunt has warned benefit claimants who are fit to work but don't get a job will face strict sanctions in a major new crackdown on shirkers.