In 2021/22 the UK government is expected to spend approximately 216 billion British pounds on benefits, an increase of around three million pounds when compared with the previous year. A single unemployed adult aged 25 or over receives a monthly benefit payment of 325 pounds ($439). In January 2022 the British government announced it would tighten rules for some people claiming unemployment benefits. Currently job seekers receiving state benefits can spend up to three months looking purely for work similar to their previous job, but this will soon be reduced to four weeks, the Department for Work and Pensions said.
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Response rates from 808 Independents voters.
18% Fewer |
76% More |
13% Fewer |
52% More |
4% Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
12% More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
1% Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
8% More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
3% More, and deny benefits to immigrants |
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1% More, current benefits should be capped |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 808 Independents voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 808 Independents voters.
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Unique answers from Independents voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@92LWBYX3yrs3Y
Reform to a universal basic income
@8SK6DMW4yrs4Y
It should be stricter on the basis of excluding those with self inflicted matters that mean that they cannot work. Such as those who are obese, take drugs or alcoholic. Why should the state support those who don’t help themselves.
@9C99LL91yr1Y
remove all means testing on Benefits
@94JPB6W2yrs2Y
fewer and raise welfare benefits inline with inflation
@9Y99VYB2wks2W
There should be fewer as if you fix the benefit system loopholes then it will cost the Government less and less people would be on benefits.
@8W5KHR2 3wks3W
fewer, but benefits need to be greatly improved with more psychological implementation to help people who struggle on benefits.
@9WW67X74wks4W
More restrictions. Benefits go to those that need it most. Benefits should consider personal wealth and assets and income.
@9W9QX3V1mo1MO
Fewer for sick and disabled recipients and those looking for work. But regardless a U.B.I. ought to be introduced and an initiative for voluntary work.
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