Over-50s could get tax breaks to encourage them to back into work
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sunak’s official spokesman did not deny the idea the tax system could be used to get people back into work, but said reporting on the idea was “speculative” and changes would have to be made by chancellor Jeremy Hunt at a Budget. The spokesman said a health and disability white paper would set out more of the government’s plans in the coming months – saying the paper would “help shape our approach” to getting people back into work. She said: “Unless the DWP removes the threat of sanctions, they will continue to struggle getting people who might be able to return to employment to take up support.” Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Ashworth accused the Tories of “stealing” his ideas on reforming the benefit system to incentivize returning to work. “But the truth is only Labour has a plan to get Britain back to work.” Earlier this week, Mr Ashworth said Labour would make “better use” of existing resources, as the party pledged to end repeat work capability assessments for those who are disabled or ill.
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