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Conservatives Propose PIP Changes, Sparking Labour Backlash

12/7/2025

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The Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, plans to tighten eligibility for the enhanced rate of personal independence payments (PIP), potentially excluding people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and mild depression.
Badenoch argues the change is fair and will reduce the taxpayer burden.
Critics, led by the Labour Party, say welfare has been mismanaged for 14 years, increasing debt.
The Labour Party is reforming the Motability scheme to save taxpayers money.

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Story summary

The Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, plans to tighten eligibility for the enhanced rate of personal independence payments (PIP), potentially excluding people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and mild depression.
Badenoch argues the change is fair and will reduce the taxpayer burden.
Critics, led by the Labour Party, say welfare has been mismanaged for 14 years, increasing debt.
The Labour Party is reforming the Motability scheme to save taxpayers money.