Chancellor John Healey has promised a reduction in the benefits bill before the next election, facing intense scrutiny over the absence of specific plans in the recent Budget. With welfare spending projected to reach over 100 billion pounds by 2028-29, Healey rejected crude cuts, citing moral duty and ongoing reviews into youth unemployment and disability assessments as part of a Labour approach to manage the unsustainable rise.
Healey Vows Welfare Cuts Before Election Amid Budget Backlash
