Expert blog: Why cut off the poorest before reforming the pension system?

Curran, L ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6371-2975 and Breese, H, 2025. Expert blog: Why cut off the poorest before reforming the pension system? Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University.

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Abstract

While reform is necessary, it cannot come at the expense of society’s most vulnerable. A truly fair system would focus on correcting inefficiencies, ensuring fair decision-making, and holding those who exploit the system - often wealthier individuals - to account.

The Labour government has an opportunity to change direction, moving away from policies that punish the poor and instead creating a fairer, more effective welfare system. There is also a question as to whether the DWP should be reforming itself when it is part of the problem.

Reform should start with fixing the DWP - not cutting lifelines before its reformed and leaving people to fend for themselves.

Item Type:	Website content
Creators:	Curran, L. and Breese, H.
Publisher:	Nottingham Trent University
Place of Publication:	Nottingham
Date:	25 March 2025
Identifiers:	Number Type 2416360 Other
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham Law School
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	26 Mar 2025 17:20
Last Modified:	26 Mar 2025 17:20
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/53308

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