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The National (Scotland)
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Jamie Calder

Andy Burnham signals welfare cuts back on the table despite previous Labour rebellion

ANDY Burnham has signalled he is looking to slash UK Government spending on welfare, in a move likely to damage his standing with Labour's backbenchers.

In 2025 his predecessor, Keir Starmer, U-turned on his planned reform package after more than 100 of his MPs came out against it.

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