Mmastodon WorldPolitics first seen 6 d ago, last 6 d ago, peak #5
Welfare costs as share of GDP are static, post argues
Original: I don’t usually repost images which don’t have Alt Text, but I’ve scanned this 1 & it shows that, as a percentage of GDP
A widely shared claim shows that UK welfare spending as a percentage of GDP has remained roughly stable, contradicting media coverage suggesting costs are spiralling out of control. The author argues the 'out of control' narrative is being used as an excuse to justify welfare cuts, prompting discussion about how benefits policy is framed in the British press.
Why now: Ongoing UK political debate over welfare spending and proposed cuts is drawing scrutiny of how the media frames the issue.
United KingdomUK welfare systemUK media
Evidence
- I don’t usually repost images which don’t have Alt Text, but I’ve scanned this 1 & it shows that, as a percentage of GDP, the cost of welfare has been reasonably static. The UK media would have us believe it is spiralling out of control. it isn’t. That is an excuse to justify… · RabBrucesSpider1@mastodon.scot · 2
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