Reform UK - Benefits
The Benefits System is Broken
Reform UK will ensure those who can work do work.
Critical reforms needed in the first 100 days:
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Make Work Pay
Lifting the Income Tax start point to £20,000 per year means an extra £1,500 per year. This would be a key incentive for those on benefits to find work.Leave a Comment -
Motivate up to 2 million People Back to Work
Reforms to benefit support and training will help people back into work. Particular focus on 16-34 year olds. Employment is critical to improving mental health. Tax relief for businesses that undertake apprenticeships.Leave a Comment -
Enforce a 2-Strike Rule for Job Offers
All job seekers and those fit to work must find employment within 4 months or accept a job after 2 offers. Otherwise, benefits are withdrawn. Leave a Comment -
Face to Face, Not Remote Assessments for Benefits
Personal Independence Payment and Work Capability Assessment should be face to face. We will require independent medical assessments to prove eligibility for payments. Those registered with severe disabilities or serious long-term illnesses would be exempt from regular checksLeave a Comment
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Make Work Pay
Lifting the Income Tax start point to £20,000 per year means an extra £1,500 per year. This would be a key incentive for those on benefits to find work.
Leave a Comment
Motivate up to 2 million People Back to Work
Reforms to benefit support and training will help people back into work. Particular focus on 16-34 year olds. Employment is critical to improving mental health. Tax relief for businesses that undertake apprenticeships.
Leave a Comment
Enforce a 2-Strike Rule for Job Offers
All job seekers and those fit to work must find employment within 4 months or accept a job after 2 offers. Otherwise, benefits are withdrawn.
Leave a Comment
Face to Face, Not Remote Assessments for Benefits
Personal Independence Payment and Work Capability Assessment should be face to face. We will require independent medical assessments to prove eligibility for payments. Those registered with severe disabilities or serious long-term illnesses would be exempt from regular checks
Leave a Comment