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Labour's Proposed PIP Reforms Face Mounting Criticism During Consultation Period

The government's plan to tighten eligibility for Personal Independence Payment could affect 800,000 claimants and 150,000 carers by 2029, with critics warning of disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups.

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Overview

  • The Labour government aims to cut 400,000 recipients of PIP's daily living component, saving £4.5 billion by 2030 under stricter eligibility rules set to take effect in November 2026.
  • New criteria will require claimants to score a minimum of four points in one activity and eight points overall for the daily living component, disqualifying many with invisible or mental health conditions.
  • DWP data projects 800,000 people will lose the daily living rate of PIP, and 150,000 carers will lose associated allowances by 2029/30.
  • Experts and disability advocates warn the changes will disproportionately impact those with chronic pain, arthritis, mental health issues, and older working-age individuals.
  • The reforms are under public consultation until June 2025, with critics including Labour MP Diane Abbott calling the proposals 'cruel and misconceived.'