Badenoch Proposes Welfare Changes That Would Limit Universal Credit for Under-25s
The Conservative Party says the plan would put greater emphasis on family responsibility and introduce new work requirements for young claimants.
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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has proposed a welfare reform that would prevent many jobless people under 25 from receiving universal credit, according to a live report from the Guardian.
The Conservatives describe the approach as a "tough love" response to concerns that around one million young people are not in employment, education or training.
Under the proposal, known as the Get to Work Allowance, eligibility for young adults living at home could depend more heavily on their parents' financial circumstances, similar to how university financial support is currently assessed. The party says this would mark a change from the present system, in which parental support is not factored into benefits eligibility.
The plan would also introduce immediate work requirements, with each young claimant assigned an individual "Get to Work Manager" responsible for helping them find employment. Claimants would need to complete assigned work activities each week to continue receiving the allowance, with the specific activities varying based on a person's qualifications, experience and motivation.
The party says young people without parental support, including those who are estranged from their families, would continue to have access to a safety net under the proposal.
Further details on the full scope of the plan were not immediately available.
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