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Reform UK benefit reform proposals

Reform UK proposed a 'welfare to work' scheme requiring long-term benefit claimants to perform community service or face penalties. The party also pledged to ban foreign nationals from most welfare payments.

Where they agreeReform UK announced proposals to reform the welfare system.

Where they differCoverage varies between reporting the party's claims of savings and criticism from political opponents regarding the policy's impact.

Key playersRobert Jenrick (Reform UK Spokesperson)

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