Liz Kendall has vowed to reduce the number of Brits on benefits as she warns the welfare epidemic is ‘terrible’ for the country

LIZ Kendall today vowed to reduce the number of Britons on benefits, warning that the unemployment epidemic is “horrible” for the country.

People who rely on welfare are poorer, sicker and less happy. Work and Pensions Secretary in question.

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He risked his reputation by cutting welfare bill and getting people back to work.

Speaking to The Sun on Sunday work Ms Kendall, based in Stratford, east London, said: “I have never wavered in my belief in the value of work.

“I believe the benefits of work go far beyond payroll; this work can bring pride, self-respect and dignity.

“Work is good for you sanity. And as a woman, I believe that work can bring you independence and equality.”

‘To be successful in politics’

Asked if she would risk her reputation to reduce the number of people missing benefits, Ms Kendall said: “Yes.

“I’m not going into politics to fail. I am entering politics to be successful.

“And this will be one of the biggest reforms this government has ever made.”

Miss Kendall Will plans be announced this week for a radical change to Britain’s broken benefits system to get people into work?

At its core is a tough new ultimatum to alienate young adults from benefits and jobs.

The promise will be made to every British person aged 21 and under employment or education. Those who refuse will have their aid withdrawn.

Plans to cut £3bn a year from welfare by revaluing people long term patient And disability benefits will be demonstrated more frequently.

Ministers increasingly worried the UK could once again become the sick man of the world Europe.

Britain spent a staggering £150 billion on cigarettes. retired benefited last year and the number is predicted to continue to grow.

It is estimated that four million people will receive long-term sickness benefits by 2030. This is 60 percent higher than before Covid levels.

Shocking statistics show that nearly one million adults aged 24 and under educationemployment or training – known as NEETs.

Addressing the welfare epidemic affecting Britain’s youth, Ms Kendall said: “It’s very bad for them.

This can have a long-term impact on your job prospects, ability to earn and your health; Because we know that the longer you are unemployed it can be bad for your health, which can increase the costs on taxpayers.

Liz Kendall

“This is terrible businessesMany are desperate to hire, and it is terrible for taxpayers to see increasingly higher welfare bills.

“And I am determined to reduce this by providing more and better opportunities for young people to work, study and gain skills.

“And in return, young people will have to accept these offers.

“If you become unemployed while you are young… the consequences can last a lifetime.

“This could have a long-term impact on your job prospects, ability to earn and your health, as we know that the longer you are unemployed it can be worse for your health, which can increase the costs to taxpayers.

“So my commitment to young people is this: I value you. I believe you. I will give you the chances and choices you deserve.

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“But in return, you have the responsibility to take them on.”

He added: “I’ve always believed that if you can work, you should work.”

Ms Kendall is “extremely concerned” about the increasing number of young adults in their 20s suffering from mental health problems.

And “concerned about its impact.” social media about young people”.

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Her concerns were also voiced by staff at the busy business center Liz visited in East London.

They see more and more young adults out of work depression And anxiety.

Ms Kendall said the current system of sickness and disability benefits “isn’t working at the moment”.

“This is not working for the people who rely on them and we are seeing costs rising,” he warned.

Plans are expected to be made in the new year for greater checks on people’s sickness benefits.

Brits will also be given more mental health support in schools and through job centres, to help them stay in education or work.

UK has no choice but to get people back to work – startup mission economic That’s what growth depends on, Ms. Kendall said.

“We are the HR department of the growth mission,” he said.

But Ms Kendall has come under fire for other reasons too welfare cuts announced.

This is not a decision any of us wanted or expected to make.

Liz Kendall

Earlier this week it was announced that cuts to the winter fuel allowance Pushing another 100,000 pensioners into poverty in England and Wales.

The decision to cut the £300 payments of approximately 10 million pensioners is not well-liked.

Britain is stagnating

This will just save the government £1.4bn.

So is the downtime worth it?

“This is not a decision any of us wanted or expected,” Ms Kendall said.

“But the need to get public finances in order is not something we will ignore.

“I understand how worried people are about this, but when money is tight we made the decision to focus on retirees who need it most.”

The British economy is stagnating and business confidence is falling.

workforce The government says getting people into work and restarting growth is its number one mission.

They will be evaluated based on the results.

Miss Kendall may hold the fate of her party in her hands.

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