Number of people claiming Pip hits record 4.1 million ahead of Labour welfare reform

The number of individuals claiming Personal Independence Payments (Pip) has reached a record high of 4.1 million. This figure has roughly doubled since comparable data collection began in January 2019. Amidst these rising numbers, a senior Labour minister has stated that the current system is not fit for purpose. These findings emerge as the government prepares for welfare reform to address the ongoing issues identified within the disability benefit framework and its current operational efficiency.