Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey
The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits.
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Ed Davey calls on Keir Starmer to back Canada against Trump attacks
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The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable
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Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says
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The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airport
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Does cutting benefits actually work?
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Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off
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Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says -UK politics live
Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’. Q: Why have you changed your mind on this? . Badenoch says she has not ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sen. Chris Murphy says he supports Chuck Schumer as leader but Democrats must change tactics
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Sheehan to take Swansea training as uncertainty goes on
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