Pat McFadden said the government will ensure the welfare state is ‘fit for 21st century’
Pat McFadden announced government plans to reform the welfare system, aiming to end indefinite sickness benefits and make the system "fit for the 21st century." These reforms, designed to save £5-6bn, include reviewing welfare payments and abolishing the "work capability assessment". Diane Abbott and some Labour MPs oppose the cuts, but the government defends them as necessary due to the rising number of people claiming sickness/disability benefits and the increasing welfare bill. Potential changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are also being considered.
