Claim: Pensioners receive £6,000 a year in financial support from the government, and "illegal immigrants" and refugees receive £29,900 a year.
Fact-check: No, 'illegal immigrants' don't receive more benefits than pensioners - Full Fact
Verdict: these figures are incorrect. pensioners on the full 'new' state pension get around £11,500 a year in support from the government. people who do not have a legal right to be in the uk can't claim public funds, though asylum seekers can get some other financial support, for example with accommodation. like uk citizens, refugees  are able to apply for universal credit and other benefits.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Nasim Asl
Date published: 2024-08-30T00:00:00