The newly appointed Work and Pensions Secretary claims she is 'perfectly comfortable' withdrawing benefits for those who 'do not engage' with job offers.
Speaking with Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC, the politician went on to describe claimants being made to work harder or risk having their money withdrawn as 'absolutely fair'.
The comments come as Smith expanded on Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s updates to Universal Credit rules, announced as part of Friday’s ‘mini budget’. Claimants currently working up to 15 hours a week on the National Living Wage will now be required to meet regularly with a Job Centre work coach and take steps to increase their earnings.
Work and Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith says she is 'perfectly comfortable' with people having their benefits taken away if they 'do not engage' with job offers or support.
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