Labour has announced a commitment to reform the benefits system, emphasizing that under their government, the jobless, particularly young people, will not be able to 'live a life on benefits' and pledges to be the 'party of work.' This pledge was echoed by several party representatives, including the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall. Kendall further specified that the party aims to reduce the number of people on sickness benefits, arguing that the current system puts 'ever higher pressure on taxes,' harms living standards, and inhibits economic growth.
Liz Kendall, shadow work and pensions secretary, pledges Labour will cut numbers on sickness benefits, saying this cannot carry on putting “ever higher pressure on taxes”, “harming living standards” and holding back growth
Shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall: there will be “no option for a life on benefits” under a Labour government @Demos https://t.co/6MbpMkb2Cc
Labour says jobless cannot 'live a life on benefits' as it pledges to be 'party of work' https://t.co/UAHkJK9QF6
🚨 NEW: There will be no option of a “life on benefits” for young people under a Labour government [@BBCNews]
🔴 Labour says jobless cannot ‘live a life on benefits’ as it pledges to be ‘party of work’ https://t.co/xGAJWKc9mw