Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work
Summary
Chancellor John Healey said the government has a “moral duty” to help young people who are out of work and pledged to reduce welfare spending before the next general election. The OBR forecasts that welfare spending will rise from £353bn this year to £431bn in 2031/32.Key Facts
- Healey made the comments in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
- He pledged to reduce the welfare bill ahead of the next general election.
- The OBR forecasts welfare spending of £353bn this year.
- The OBR forecasts welfare spending of £431bn in 2031/32.
- The Conservatives accused Labour of being “addicted to welfare.”
- Reform UK said the Budget did not address what it called the “ballooning” benefits bill.
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