Labour's Illusive Benefit Cuts!

Former Work & Pensions Secretary Esther McVey has lambasted Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Government, claiming their pledge to cut a £5 billion benefits bill is merely "smoke and mirrors." McVey argues Labour's intentions are misleading, alleging they prefer taxing working people over reducing benefits. She warns that Labour’s recent budget could lead to business closures and job cuts due to rising National Insurance contributions, and predicts an increase, not decrease, in the benefits bill. Estimating 80 Labour rebels, McVey questions Labour’s commitment to reforming welfare spending.