Motorists who have received three types of benefits could have their driving licences taken away under strict new rules.
Driving licences could be taken off some benefit claimants (Image: Getty)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could take driving licences from some benefit claimants under a new crackdown from Labour. A new policy could see licences taken away from individuals understood to be associated with benefit fraud or given benefits by mistake.
Those who have fraudulently received payments such as Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Pension Credit will be affected. Under the changes approved by Labour this week, the DWP can apply for driving licences to be suspended by courts if individuals owe welfare debts above the value of £1,000 and have ignored repayment demands.
