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Starmer Proposes Welfare Reforms for Youth Mental Health

12/1/2025

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to reform welfare for young people with mental health issues, arguing the current system traps them in poverty.
The reform follows criticism of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, which included £26 billion in tax rises and £16 billion more in welfare spending.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends abolishing the two-child benefit cap as essential support, while Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride says the Budget penalizes people.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to reform welfare for young people with mental health issues, arguing the current system traps them in poverty.
The reform follows criticism of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, which included £26 billion in tax rises and £16 billion more in welfare spending.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends abolishing the two-child benefit cap as essential support, while Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride says the Budget penalizes people.