Deeply Unpopular UK Welfare Cuts Looming

Professor Peter Taylor-Gooby, Research Professor of Social Policy , University of Kent

12-Mar-25 08:45

Deeply Unpopular UK Welfare Cuts Looming

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has proposed £5 billion welfare cuts to address the nation’s financial shortfall, a move that has sparked debate within the Labour party. While some support the plan, others argue it will disproportionately impact vulnerable groups. Prof. Peter Taylor-Gooby, Research Professor of Social Policy at University of Kent tells us what impact that it will on society and what cuts can be expected.

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