Farage warns of riots as he pushes sweeping cuts to Britain’s benefits bill

• Farage calls for “massive change” to welfare system
• Warns of protests, strikes and possible riots
• Plans to cut tens of billions from benefits spending
• Focus on reducing number of economically inactive people
• Proposals expected after local elections

Focus on work and economic participation

Farage said the divide in Britain is increasingly between those who work and those who do not, arguing that more people should be encouraged or required to seek employment. His party is expected to outline proposals aimed at reducing the number of people classified as inactive.

Reform positions itself against Labour

The Reform UK leader also said his party is positioning itself as representing working people, challenging Labour’s traditional claim to that role. The comments come as Reform continues to poll strongly against the Conservatives, with recent surveys placing the party ahead.

What This Means for Britain

This proposal centres on the scale of Britain’s welfare spending and how it is managed. Calls for large reductions suggest a shift towards stricter eligibility and greater emphasis on employment.

Any attempt to significantly cut benefits is likely to face political and public resistance, particularly from groups concerned about the impact on vulnerable people.

At the same time, supporters of reform argue that rising costs and long-term inactivity present economic challenges that need to be addressed.

The debate reflects a wider question about how to balance financial sustainability with social support in the welfare system.

With proposals expected after the local elections, the issue is likely to become a central point of political debate in the months ahead.

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