The narative that the number of out of work claimants is increasing fast and this is leading to massive increases in spending is developing virtually unchallenged. It is a politically helpful narrative for both Labour and the Tories (which I think explains the lack of challenge) but deeply problematic for the least well off as it makes genuinely helpful policy that offers people a decent level of support a harder sell.
Thanks a really helpful clear analysis.
The narative that the number of out of work claimants is increasing fast and this is leading to massive increases in spending is developing virtually unchallenged. It is a politically helpful narrative for both Labour and the Tories (which I think explains the lack of challenge) but deeply problematic for the least well off as it makes genuinely helpful policy that offers people a decent level of support a harder sell.