Labour has been warned against any planned changes to the disability benefits system that would make them harder to access, as a new report arguing the economic value of disability benefits for those in need far outweighs the public cost.
The government has not yet announced its plans for health-related benefits, but has made clear that spending cuts are likely. Prime minister Keir Starmer has said that Labour would be “ruthless” in cutting benefits if needed to balance government spending, with more details set to come in the spring.
