Reform party pledges to reintroduce the two-child benefit limit, potentially increasing child poverty. Labour plans to abolish the current cap, allowing parents to claim Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit for more than two children. Approximately 1.6 million children in larger families have been affected by this policy, as reported in July.

Robert Jenrick, the new Treasury spokesman for Reform, announced the intention to reinstate the cap as part of a broader welfare reform agenda. This decision follows Jenrick mistakenly voting to lift the two-child limit alongside Suella Braverman, attributing the error to being in the wrong voting lobby.

During a speech in London, Jenrick emphasized the need to support working families in having more children but cited financial constraints on the welfare system. As Reform’s Shadow Chancellor, he confirmed the party’s commitment to fully reinstate the benefit cap, positioning Reform as a party that prioritizes workers over welfare recipients.

Reform’s proposed policies include in-person assessments for sickness or disability benefits and limiting mental health benefits to individuals with clinical diagnoses. Jenrick stated that those with mild anxiety or depression would be encouraged to seek employment rather than rely on disability benefits.

Additionally, Reform aims to restrict benefits to British citizens and crack down on the Motability scheme, which allows certain benefit recipients to lease vehicles using their allowance. These announcements come after Nigel Farage appointed former Tories, including Jenrick and Suella Braverman, to key positions within his team.