Comments on: Means-testing benefits reduces take up

By: Latest Reform report could lead to dismantling of welfare safety net | Left Foot Forward

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:34:28 +0000

[...] very poorest can be supported by a residual benefits system. In fact, universal benefits are the best means to target the poorest (means testing reduces take up through stigma, administrative errors and [...]

By: Balls: Labour will not threaten child benefit | Left Foot Forward

Balls: Labour will not threaten child benefit | Left Foot Forward — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:10:51 +0000

[...] Nicola Smith of the TUC argued on Touchstone that, “universal entitlements have been continually proven to be the best means to ensure that [...]

By: LFF brief: universal benefits | Left Foot Forward

LFF brief: universal benefits | Left Foot Forward — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:16:58 +0000

[...] colleague Nicola Smith makes a more hard-headed defence on Touchstone: “universal entitlements have been continually proven to be the best means to ensure that [...]