Summary
- Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves did not support the Government’s efforts to tighten access to disability benefits.
- Reeves criticized Tory cuts to welfare, highlighting Labour’s plans to cut NHS waiting lists and make it easier for workers on benefits to take on additional hours.
- The Government consultation on overhauling personal independence payments (PIP) and potential reduction or removal of benefits for some disabled people was mentioned.
- Labour’s focus on reforming the welfare system and supporting those with disabilities to work was emphasized.
