BBC Radio Wales: Can we lower the welfare bill without driving up poverty?

Описание: With the UK's welfare bill hitting £333 billion, how do we lower demand sustainably? In this clip from BBC Radio Wales from 3 July 2026, our Founder and Director, Deven Ghelani, explains why short-sighted, crude benefit cuts are entirely counterproductive.

Reflecting on Andy Burnham’s proposals for mental health support and youth work placements, Deven highlights that cutting basic benefit levels simply shifts the financial burden directly onto the NHS and local authorities by making people sicker.

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