Require able-to-work benefit claimants to participate in community work schemes
Require all benefit claimants who are able to work to participate in mandatory local community work schemes. We believe continued receipt of benefits should depend on regular participation in approved local tasks, with exemptions for disability, illness, caring responsibilities, or education.
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Require all benefit claimants who are able to work to participate in mandatory local community work schemes. We believe continued receipt of benefits should depend on regular participation in approved local tasks, with exemptions for disability, illness, caring responsibilities, or education.
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Review welfare policies to incentivise work
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A request for private landlord recommendations who will accept housing benefit claimants and those receiving personal independence payments.
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Introduce time limits on claiming combined housing subsidies, council tax support and Universal Credit for all able-bodied working-age adults. Require active job-seeking and skills development for all able-bodied working-age adults who claim housing and welfare benefits.