Keir Starmer defends welfare cuts by saying his dad ‘loved making tools’
The prime minister said the system has 'wreaked a terrible human cost'
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Labour removing ‘financial incentive’ to go on welfare benefits, Liz Kendall says
The work and pensions secretary blamed 'the legacy of 14 years of Tory failure.'
Cuts and caps to benefits have always harmed people, not helped them into work
'Many of the measures already implemented to reduce spending by cutting or capping benefits have pushed people further away from the labour market.'
Faiza Shaheen calls out Labour government for ‘shocking’ welfare cuts
“There is always money for war, but not for the poor.”
Government welfare reforms fuelling homelessness
Claimants of Universal Credit are often at greater risk of losing their home amid spiralling costs.
Tory minister accused of ‘cosplaying as Liam Neeson’ in bizarre DWP video
Zero stars out of five for this cinematic flop. The DWP went all 'Liam Neeson' in their bid to crack-down on benefit fraud this week.
Full list of Tory MPs who voted for real-terms benefits and pensions cut
Labour MP Beth Winter described the proposal as a vote to "increase the level of poverty in this country."
Thérèse Coffey claimed £200,000 on expenses while cutting your benefits
The work and pensions secretary suggested that those set to lose out from the UC cut should work more hours.
Scrap two-child benefits limit to tackle child poverty, report urges
The Social Mobility Commission is calling for a shake-up of the child welfare system and extra funding for disadvantaged pupils.