‘Huge quantities’ spent on advantages for individuals who ‘may very well be working extra’ says Tory minister

Shadow house secretary Chris Philp says the variety of folks getting welfare is "far, far too high", and the thresholds to make claims are "too low and too easy".

He says that rising spending on defence would imply cuts on civil service and decreasing welfare payments. Mr Philp says the UK is spending a "huge amount" on advantages "for working age people, who frankly could be working more".

Mr Philp says that people who find themselves "genuinely disabled" and unable to work must be "looked after" however assessments have "gone far too wide" and "people are getting signed off for anxiety".

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