DWP minister asked question 3 times by Susanna Reid before admitting PIP change
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A government minister finally answered a key question impacting more than 3.3 million people who claim Personal Independence payments after being asked it three times by Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has previously hinted at a "strong case to change the system of health and disability benefits across Great Britain". With Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing a significant increase in the UK's borrowing costs, it is believed that savings need to be found in the benefits budget.
Concerns are growing that the 3.3 million people on PIPs could be targeted. Host Susanna Reid questioned Minister for Employment Alison McGovern about the possibility of reducing Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) for individuals: "I want to ask you about another group of people who feel like you're going to take money away from them, and these aren't fraudsters, these are people with disabilities living on PIPs personal independence payments.".
The show also featured disability campaigner and actor Sam Renke, who expressed her concerns: "I guess that our government doesn't see us as a drain and a burden, and instead of actually making us feel like we're living on eggshells, actually invest in us, rather than, you know, the of us constantly living in the fear of things being taken away, it's as simple as that.".
Susanna added: “Sam Renke says every time a brown envelope comes through her door, she thinks it’s going to be your department saying we’re cutting your PIP.” Ms McGovern said a process of ‘reassessing people’s payments’ was currently taking place.
