In 2011 the level of public spending on the welfare state by the British Government accounted for £113.1 billion, or 16% of government. By 2020 welfare spending will rise to 1/3rd of all spending making it the largest expense followed by housing benefit, council tax benefit, benefits to the unemployed, and benefits to people with low incomes.
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Response rates from 260 Anti-Immigration voters.
21% Fewer |
74% More |
19% Fewer |
61% More |
2% Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
6% More, and deny benefits to immigrants |
1% Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
4% More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
3% More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
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0% More, current benefits should be capped |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 260 Anti-Immigration voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 260 Anti-Immigration voters.
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Unique answers from Anti-Immigration voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B2JVL4G1mo1MO
Fewer, but increase support for people seeking work (assistance with writing applications & interview coaching for those who are educationally disadvantaged)
@9ZQ5VTY3mos3MO
The whole centre link system needs a major overhaul… the spending on employment providers should be total eradicated. It is fraudule!
@9WKK2TM4mos4MO
More but for people who are playing the system.Mandatory psychological attendance for those who are playing the system.
@9TQPHWX5mos5MO
The repairs should capped enough support provide benefits required As said government feedback admins
@9PJWSBT8mos8MO
More, reform the system so it supplements a working wage rather than replaces a working income and deny benefits to immigrants
@9KD5WJV1yr1Y
we should have social programs but it should only be for 18 months and the rules and regulations should be stricter to ensure able body people who can work are not just gaming the system
@9K8TZN21yr1Y
Both, a Return to work, Maintain to return to work and Return to Study programs should pay more over shorter time frames with more practical and swift implementation, while permanent long term welfare should at least provide a living wage; which is further supplemented and checked by NDIS on the basis of need.
@9HKY3771yr1Y
More, but only to prevent benefits being granted to people who are able to provide themselves with a comfortable living
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