Andy Burnham rules out dreaded PIP and Universal Credit change under his premiership

NewsCost Of LivingDWPDWP benefits claimants can breathe sigh of relief10:30, 28 Jul 2026Andy Burnham has ruled out a dreaded change to Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit amid the skyrocketing benefits bill. Mr Burnham has moved to reassure benefits claimants "crude cuts" will be ruled out under his premiership.‌It comes after Mr Burnham opened the door for benefits cuts in a BBC Panorama. The Labour Party Prime Minister said he might "increase the conditions on people required to receive benefits".‌The Makerfield MP told the BBC he believed "there are people out there who, with the right support, can go into work". But Mr Burnham, who has appointed John Healey as his Chancellor, has also ruled out "crude" cuts.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham rules out two rumoured tax changes for h