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Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work

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Chancellor John Healey appeared on BBC Radio 4's Today programme where he discussed his commitment to reducing welfare costs while addressing youth unemployment. In response to criticisms from both the Conservatives and Reform UK about Labour’s handling of welfare spending, Healey emphasized a moral obligation to assist young people who are out of work. According to the Office for Budget Responsibility, welfare spending is expected to increase to £353 billion this year and reach £431 billion by 2031/32.
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On October 25, 2026, British Chancellor John Healey announced plans for a new budget aimed at boosting local growth and reducing welfare costs under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government. The budget includes £285 million in immediate funding to support "good growth" in England until a new system takes effect in 2028, allowing some income tax revenue to be directly managed by local areas. Healey also pledged over £1 billion for social and affordable housing across the country, surpassing the £40 billion mark for the government's 10-year homes programme.

Despite these initiatives, criticism emerged as Healey faced challenges in clarifying his plans for reducing welfare spending and addressing high inflation. On November 1, 2026, concerns were raised that over 830,000 low-income households would miss out on the £100 council tax reduction scheme designed to alleviate energy costs, benefiting only those in bands A to D.

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Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work Chancellor John Healey has pledged a reduction in the welfare bill ahead of the next general election, in an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-29
🔮 Welfare spending is forecast to rise this year to £353bn - and to £431bn in 2031/32, according to government spending watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
2026-10-29 · BBC News
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Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work Chancellor John Healey has pledged a reduction in the welfare bill ahead of the next general election, in an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme. asserted
Healey → say → programme
His comments come after the Conservatives accused Labour of being "addicted to welfare", while Reform UK said the Budget did not address the "ballooning" benefits bill. asserted
Budget → come → bill
Welfare spending is forecast to rise this year to £353bn - and to £431bn in 2031/32, according to government spending watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). uncertain
spending → forecast → Responsibility
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