The official 2024 budget discussion.

She said it just before going on to talk about tackling benefit fraud. She clearly said they'd be going ahead with the Conservative plans to reform the WCA, which isn't a surprise as it had already been leaked to the Financial Times. Now we have confirmation.

https://x.com/MartinSLewis/status/1851608696352051453

"They are going to continue the work capability plan of last govt - likely to mean a crackdown on incapacity benefit claims"

I agree we should check her words carefully but they'd already briefed this to sections of the press so it's sadly no surprise.

I think the following are reeves full words (please forgive that I can’t find full answers at once - I’m juggling a lot today):

‘She told the Commons: “Today, I am also taking three steps to ensure that welfare spending is more sustainable.“First, we inherited the last government’s plans to reform the work capability assessment. We will deliver those savings as part of fundamental reforms to the health and disability benefits system that the Work and Pensions Secretary (Liz Kendall) will bring forward.
“Second, I can today announce a crackdown on fraud in our welfare system often the work of criminal gangs. We will expand DWP’s (Department of Work and Pensions) counter-fraud teams using innovative new methods to prevent illegal activity and provide new legal powers to crackdown on fraudsters, including direct access to bank accounts to recover debt. This package saves £4.3 billion a year by the end of the forecast.
“Third, the Government will shortly be publishing the “Get Britain Working” White Paper tackling the root causes of inactivity with an integrated approach across health, education and welfare.“And we will provide £240 million for 16 new trailblazer projects targeted at those who are economically inactive and most at risk of being out of education, employment or training to get people into work and reduce the benefits bill.”’

Which will only benefit people who don't receive Universal Credit or legacy benefits.

can someone explain to me after we have heard the budget today . What’s happening to our benefits especially Lcwra, they seem to be targeting that benefit. Thanks

So what does this mean , for us on ESA, and wait for a assessment ?

Thanks.