REFORM UK is planning to ban foreign nationals from claiming benefits in a move the party says will save £50billion a year. The move would mean renegotiating the Brexit deal with Brussels as the ban would also include EU citizens with settled status. Robert Jenrick said unless savings were made, the welfare bill would ‘bankrupt Britain’ Credit: PA Reform UK said the move would save some £50billion a year Credit: Getty And that could mean British expats living in member states losing their equivalent rights. Reform’s Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick said that unless savings are made to the welfare bill — set to hit £407billion by 2030 — it will “bankrupt Britain and send taxes higher.” Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Farage’s party says only a limited number of exemptions would apply, such as those claiming the War Widows Pension and Armed Forces compensation. The move would help boost Treasury coffers by £21billion by the fifth year in operation. So, do you think foreign nationals should be banned from claiming benefits? Have your say in our exclusive poll. And fill out the form below for a chance to win a £100 voucher. Comment now
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