In 2011 the level of public spending on the welfare state by the British Government accounted for £113.1 billion, or 16% of government. By 2020 welfare spending will rise to 1/3rd of all spending making it the largest expense followed by housing benefit, council tax benefit, benefits to the unemployed, and benefits to people with low incomes.
@8NWKVG83yrs3Y
@9JWMJCZ 2mos2MO
There shouldn't be any restrictions on those living on welfare by the lawful creed of the knight code.
@9JQ8T5J3mos3MO
Fewer, but ensure the payments are generous enough to help, but low enough to not discourage entry into the workforce.
@9JBTHNJ3mos3MO
Make changes to the system so it is more situational, and will provide adequate help to get them off of welfare in the future.
@9HDNW7DNew Democratic5mos5MO
Leave it at current rates but provide daycare and job training for recipients. It is a temporary solution not a permanent one.
@99JZNCB1yr1Y
it depends on the person
@999V8KK1yr1Y
More, currently benefits should be only for those in need of additional supplementary income do to additional needs, the rest of the population you move towards a less restrictive Universal Basic Income
@997CMSM1yr1Y
Convert to a UBI system
depends on the situation the individual is in
@98TLB6M1yr1Y
Fewer, but reform the system to be generous enough for people on lower incomes to get by, but also not discourage entry into the workforce.
@98PQTLX1yr1Y
More restrictions as this will give benefit the ones who really need it
@946WVFP2yrs2Y
I support completely replacing our existing welfare system with UBI
@93TM7X62yrs2Y
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support and we need to ensure they go to where they're needed most.
More, the financial statement of receivers should be verified
@fjamalConservative2yrs2Y
More, and deny benefits to immigrants while increasing benefits for the elderly and disabled
@93B6FPP2yrs2Y
Fewer, but deny to immigrants and increase benefits for disabled and elderly/vets
@92S6KXH2yrs2Y
Welfare should be tied to educational, vocational, and treatment options.
@92JJNYM2yrs2Y
More, and those who receive benefits for longer than 6 months should have to begin showing where the money was spent. Additionally, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income.
@8ZR6F7T2yrs2Y
Fewer. Restrictions prevent individuals from being able to better themselves. Rates must go up dramatically. A fair UBI would be best.
@8Z85DBV2yrs2Y
Should work for wages….restaurant….municipal clean-up….volunteer at school….(supervise outdoor play at school) or band unless disabled
@8Z85DBV2yrs2Y
Should work for wages….restaurant….municipal clean-up….volunteer at school….(supervise outdoor play at school)
@8YYMTXP2yrs2Y
Fewer, and remove all for anyone receiving less than the UBI
@8Y85WN92yrs2Y
Rather than more restrictions, more regular screening.
@8Y6W43B2yrs2Y
More, but increase benefits for elderly, disabled, and victims of domestic abuse.
Collapse the welfare state
@8XZYC7Y2yrs2Y
welfare benefits should only go to those who need them the most, the poor and disenfranchised. It costs more in taxes plus upfront costs to maintain the same system, it would be better just to have smaller healthcare facilities compete for your dollar.
@8XMLGT42yrs2Y
Restrict the number of consecutive years a person can collect welfare unless they are physically or mentally unable to work.
@8XBLRJYLibertarian2yrs2Y
Abolish corporate welfare, and other welfare should only go to those who cannot cover basic necessities.
@8WTF2JTConservative3yrs3Y
Regardless, remove welfare benefits.
@8WGJZ333yrs3Y
No changes needed, and deny benefits to immigrants
@8WFRGBH3yrs3Y
Just make sure benifits is for real and qualified recipients
More, and only for citizens only for those who REALLY need it (Poor, elderly, disabled, etc)! it should be a crutch to help you get a boost, not to live on! And require background checks for welfare!
@8W6KC6MNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Replace this with universal basic income for adults and children
@8W4BGQ5New Democratic3yrs3Y
Delete all these programs and bring in a UBI or GBI
@8VTGXS33yrs3Y
There should except in the case of single and low wage families until such a time that universal day are is covered by the government so that parents can work without spending all their money on daycare
@8VSV2HK3yrs3Y
More, but increase for the elderly/disabled. As well as reforming so it supplements rather than replaces working income for able bodied people.
@8VSFJZ23yrs3Y
People should be taught about finances in school.
@8VRPTPT3yrs3Y
More but they should have to do community work.
@8VPV3H93yrs3Y
@8VKZ7N73yrs3Y
Reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income for those who are able to work. Make sure it provides sufficient income to those who cannot work.
@8VJDW6G3yrs3Y
Don’t know. Increase benefits to those in need while requiring them and encouraging them to explore snd use their skill set on a volunteer or paid position.
@8VJ8ZRD3yrs3Y
Keep it the same but limit time to collect and help find a job for the recipient if they are capable to work
@8VHY7NC3yrs3Y
Fewer, raise the rates to a liveable income.
@8VHVHF53yrs3Y
whole system needs revamp see many people who need help not getting it and people who shouldn't are
@8VHLQFB3yrs3Y
More, but increase supports for education and skill building and transitioning to the workplace.
@8VHB8TR3yrs3Y
I believe there should be a time limit. Some people live off assistance their whole lives.
@8VH22SV3yrs3Y
Basic living should be a priority for every individual. Programs that assist those who are elderly or disabled should be provided with the tools they need to provide for these individuals.
@8VFCSQZ3yrs3Y
a universal basic income is better
@8V99VJ43yrs3Y
Welfare recipients, if able, should perform community services and have training for jobs.
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