George Osborne to cut £4bn more from benefits
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/sep/09/george-osborne-cut-4bn-benefits-welfare
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It is reported George Osborne is set to cut the benefits budget by £4bn for the spending review. In a BBC interview, the chancellor stated the cuts would be a way to go after those who see benefits as a lifestyle choice.
""People who think it is a lifestyle to sit on out-of-work benefits … that lifestyle choice is going to come to an end. The money will not be there for that lifestyle choice."-Guardian
The article states the Work and Pensions minister Iain Duncan Smith is currently in 'bitter talks' with the treasury over budget plans to fund a incentive for people stuck in a long term benefits cycle.
"During the election campaign David Cameron promised the winter fuel allowance would not be cut, but it is possible that it, and some other universal benefits, could be restricted to those on pension credit, as the Lib Dems advocated."-Guardian
""People who think it is a lifestyle to sit on out-of-work benefits … that lifestyle choice is going to come to an end. The money will not be there for that lifestyle choice."-Guardian
The article states the Work and Pensions minister Iain Duncan Smith is currently in 'bitter talks' with the treasury over budget plans to fund a incentive for people stuck in a long term benefits cycle.
"During the election campaign David Cameron promised the winter fuel allowance would not be cut, but it is possible that it, and some other universal benefits, could be restricted to those on pension credit, as the Lib Dems advocated."-Guardian
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