That's about 25% of UK government spending. 33% if you include pensions. The UK ...

jdasdf · 2026-01-09T10:31:41 1767954701

As per the UK government for 2026-2027 9.2 Chart D.2: Public sector spending 2026-27:

Social protection - 400 b

personal social services - 54b

health - 294b

Education - 145b

industry agriculture and employment - 51b

housing and environment - 51 billion

That accounts for roughly 70% of public sector spending, not 33%.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2025-docum...

zipy124 · 2026-01-09T11:17:12 1767957432

If education is welfare then so is everything. Defence is welfare becuase before you might have to hire private security. Police and fire serviecs are welfare because they used to be private. etc....

jdasdf · 2026-01-09T11:33:57 1767958437

Yes, education is welfare. I'm not sure how anyone could possibly argue otherwise...

Nursie · 2026-01-09T13:56:41 1767967001

So, it's obvious where the money goes, it's welfare, because everything is welfare.

0% insight there then.

zipy124 · 2026-01-10T12:34:14 1768048454

Ok so can you name me a single piece of government spending that isn't welfare Or are you advocating for governments to just cease existing all together.