Green Party MP Carla Denyer has accused Labour of making “all the wrong choices” as Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly plans to cut welfare spending. Writing for HuffPost UK, Denyer criticised the government for targeting struggling families while failing to tax the super-rich fairly.
“Balancing the Books on the Backs of the Poor”
Denyer painted a bleak picture of life under the current government, highlighting pensioners forced to cut back on hot meals, parents struggling to afford food, and disabled people left without vital support.
She argued that Labour had promised to help those in need but was instead delivering a “litany of betrayals.” She pointed to the decision to cut winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners, keep the controversial two-child benefit cap in place, and allow rents and energy bills to keep rising.
Welfare Cuts Spark Outrage
Now, Labour’s focus appears to be on slashing welfare spending further—something Denyer calls a “political choice” that will push vulnerable people deeper into hardship.
“Disabled people are already terrified,” she wrote, referencing concerns from those who fear losing financial support. “This government is content to balance the books on the backs of those who can least afford to bear the cost.”
Big Business Booms While Families Struggle
Denyer also took aim at Labour’s economic priorities, noting that while ordinary people are struggling, the UK’s wealthiest continue to thrive.
- The UK’s billionaires saw their wealth grow by £35 million per day in 2024.
- Five major energy companies made £240 billion in profits since 2020.
- Corporate profit margins have soared 30% since before the pandemic.
Meanwhile, Reeves has watered down plans to crack down on non-doms—allowing the super-rich to continue avoiding UK taxes.
“The Money Is There—Labour Just Won’t Take It”
Denyer argues that there is a fairer way to fund government spending. She cited Patriotic Millionaires, a group of wealthy individuals calling for higher taxes on the rich, who estimate that a 2% wealth tax on assets over £10 million could generate £24 billion a year.
“That wouldn’t solve everything,” Denyer admitted, “but it’s a much better place to look for funding than the pockets of those who already have very little.”
She urged fellow MPs to push back against the planned welfare cuts, warning that Labour’s priorities are making life harder for those who need support the most.
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