Chancellor urged not to make PIP cuts that could plunge 700,000 households into poverty
Charities issue stark warning to Chancellor on potential PIP cuts
- Over a dozen charities have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves urging her not to cut disability benefits.
- They argue that cuts to benefits like Personal Independence Payments (PIP) would push 700,000 disabled households into poverty, rather than encouraging employment.
- The charities dispute the idea that cutting benefits incentivises work and instead are calling for better support systems to help disabled people find jobs.
- This comes ahead of Reeves' spring statement on March 26, where welfare reform is expected to be a target for savings.
- The government maintains that its plans will support disabled people into work and create a more sustainable welfare system.