The number of people claiming personal independence payments (Pip) in Kenilworth has soared a huge 146 per cent over the past six years.

A new benefits dashboard released by the TaxPayers' Alliance shows the huge surge in the Kenilworth and Southam constituency and across the country.

Locally the number of people claiming PIP has risen from 1,322 in January 2019 to 3,253 in April 2025.

In Warwick district the numbers have risen from 2,554 to 5,862 in the same time period.

Pip payments are available for people between 16 and 66 who need daily help due to long-term illness or disability. The payment has replaced Disability Living Allowance.

The new data comes as MP's narrowly voted through the new Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill by just 75 votes on Tuesday (July 1).

The watered-down bill removed previously-planned cuts to universal credit and protected current recipients of Pip from new eligibility criteria. 

The government also agreed it would not change Pip rules until it had considered the findings of a new review. 

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MP for Kenilworth and Southam Sir Jeremy Wright was one of 260 MPs to vote against the bill, which passed with just 335 in favour.

Over 120 Labour MPs - including Matt Western of Warwick and Leamington - last week voted for a 'reasoned amendment' to make changes to the bill including those on Pip payments.