The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought to calm fears, two weeks after new Cabinet minister Mel Stride refused to rule out restricting the benefit to the poorest
There are “no plans” to restrict a vital disability benefit to only the poorest Brits, the DWP has finally confirmed.
Minister for Disabled People Tom Pursglove attempted to close down speculation over Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is claimed by 3million Brits.
Currently the benefit pays up to £156.90 a week to any claimant, rich or poor, who can show they need help with the costs of being disabled.
But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride sparked alarm two weeks ago by refusing to rule out means-testing the benefit in a Commons clash earlier.