Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden
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Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviews Labour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health and disability benefit claimants and will provide more job support instead, the work and pensions secretary has said. Pat McFadden said the government was preparing to launch a renewed effort at welfare reform with a focus on encouraging more people with health conditions to get into work and off benefits.
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Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviews Labour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health and disability benefit claimants and will provide more job support instead, the work and pensions secretary has said. Pat McFadden said the government was preparing to launch a renewed effort at welfare reform with a focus on encouraging more people with health conditions to get into work and off benefits. Continue reading...
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