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Kevin Mitchell @kevinmitchell50.bsky.social

Yes, but where does that number come from? The premise of the change is that only those who can work will not qualify for payment. Nor will they risk losing the entitlement if they don’t accept a work offer. I don’t see how anyone can estimate that before eligibility is established.

jul 1, 2025, 3:00 pm • 1 0

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Maggie Scarisbrick @maggiescaz.bsky.social

It comes from a lot of assumptions based on historical stats like the number of new claimants & how many of those would fail the new criteria. It doesn't allow for the (as yet unproven) effects of investment in the NHS & particularly in mental health services.

jul 1, 2025, 4:19 pm • 0 0 • view