The claim that "welfare reform is introducing a right to try" is factually accurate and well-supported by official government sources. The UK government, under Starmer's Labour administration, introduced the "Right to Try" regulations as part of its welfare reform package. According to official GOV.UK guidance, "The Right to Try regulations will come into effect on 30 April 2026," and the policy "strengthens existing regulations so that undertaking work or volunteering will not, on its own, lead to a reassessment of a benefit award." The policy applies to claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit (with Limited Capability for Work or Limited Capability for Work Related Activity), and New Style Employment and Support Allowance. The government announced the policy as part of a broader welfare reform package unveiled in March 2025, with legislation formally laid in April 2026. By the date of Starmer's speech (3 June 2026), the regulations were already in force. While critics — including the Social Security Advisory Committee and disability charities — have raised concerns that the regulations may not provide as complete a guarantee as the government's messaging suggests (since reassessments can still be triggered if a decision-maker believes the type of work indicates improved functional ability), the core factual assertion that the government is introducing a "right to try" as part of welfare reform is accurate. The policy exists, was legislated, and is in effect. Sources: - GOV.UK — "Right to Try: summary" (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-try/right-to-try-summary) - GOV.UK — "Biggest shake up to welfare system in a generation to get Britain working" (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biggest-shake-up-to-welfare-system-in-a-generation-to-get-britain-working) - GOV.UK — "Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced" (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/barriers-to-work-removed-for-disabled-benefit-claimants-as-landmark-legislation-introduced) - The Guardian — "Ministers unveil 'right to try' plan to help disabled people find work" (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/09/ministers-unveil-right-to-try-plan-to-help-disabled-people-find-work) - Disability News Service — "Labour's 'landmark' rules on 'right to try' are 'worthless' and 'empty', DWP's own guidance shows" (https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labours-landmark-rules-on-right-to-try-are-worthless-and-empty-dwps-own-guidance-shows/)