People can claim multiple different types of benefits depending on their circumstances, included in the figures for "benefits claimants" are those receiving the state pension. This whole, "people choose to be on benefits" line at #CPC22 ignores people's needs. 1/
Claiming that everyone who is on benefits is "workshy" ignores the disabled, the elderly, those with childcare needs, as well as the drop in claimants for benefits such as employment allowance. Further cuts to benefits will harm vulnerable people, with no real world benefit. 2/
You see, what happens is that when you reduce benefits you force people into more precarious positions. Among other things that has long-term negative effects on their physical and mental health. 3/
That creates additional costs for public services, such as the NHS. It means declining educational attainment as more children are left in deprived situations, with long term negative impacts on the whole country. It means increased costs in later life. 4/
Targeting welfare claimants might appeal as a short term saving to the types of people who think poverty is a lifestyle choice, but as a fiscal, as well as humane, approach it is pointless and will inevitably lead to higher taxpayer expenditure down the line. 5/
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