Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms

<p>Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s finances</p><p>Rachel Reeves has said she “can’t leave welfare untouched” this parliament, with the Treasury understood to be considering axing up to £1bn in tax breaks for a scheme providing cars for disabled people.</p><p>The chancellor set out her thinking on welfare before next month’s budget in an interview, having previously said she would need to make cuts <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/16/rachel-reeves-says-those-broadest-shoulders-should-pay-fair-share-tax">and raise taxes</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/17/chancellor-says-she-cant-leave-welfare-untouched-this-parliament-ahead-of-tough-budget">Continue reading...</a>