Cabinet ministers Jeremy Hunt and Mel Stride argue for limited unemployment benefits, citing 900,000 job vacancies and "radical welfare reforms."

Cabinet ministers Jeremy Hunt and Mel Stride argue that the unemployed have "ample opportunities" to find work, and that unemployment benefits should only be a safety net, not a lifestyle choice. They emphasize that there are around 900,000 job vacancies in the economy, and the government is working on "radical welfare reforms". The ministers also claim that the UK's economy is doing better than many believe, despite some challenges.

May 14, 2024
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