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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Benefits must rise with inflation, says Sajid Javid as Liz Truss warned she will be ‘forced to cave’

PA Wire

Benefits “must” be raised in line with inflation rather than a lower rate of earnings, former Tory chancellor Sajid Javid has said, as Liz Truss faces a growing Tory rebellion on the issue.

The prime minister is said to be ready to listen to Tory backbenchers against the proposed real-terms cut, with government sources warning that she will be “forced to cave” on the issue.

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