Reform UK has unveiled a plan to reduce welfare spending by over £50 billion annually by 2030, primarily by restricting benefits for foreign nationals and reforming disability payments. The party aims to reassess Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for millions while claiming that those with severe disabilities will remain protected.
The UK government is set to spend £353 billion on welfare this year, with nearly half allocated to state pensions. Analysts express skepticism about the feasibility of Reform's ambitious savings, particularly given the complexities surrounding foreign nationals' benefits and the potential political ramifications of such changes.