In 2011 the level of public spending on the welfare state by the British Government accounted for £113.1 billion, or 16% of government. By 2020 welfare spending will rise to 1/3rd of all spending making it the largest expense followed by housing benefit, council tax benefit, benefits to the unemployed, and benefits to people with low incomes.
40% Fewer |
51% More |
33% Fewer |
38% More |
6% Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
6% More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
1% Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
3% More, and deny benefits to immigrants |
3% More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
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1% More, current benefits should be capped |
See how support for each position on “Welfare” has changed over time for 19.4k Sweden voters.
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See how importance of “Welfare” has changed over time for 19.4k Sweden voters.
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Unique answers from Sweden users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@98GH5351yr1Y
No changes needed, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income. So that we don't lose our growth(?)
@955WGPJ2yrs2Y
Social benefits should remain the same but better controlled. I don’t agree with some supports like families with low salaries but having a bunch of kids that they can’t afford. This should be cut down to just 2 kids per woman l.
@8WWYF4H3yrs3Y
I do not agree with either of the two sides
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