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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Nuray Bulbul and Rachael Davies

How many people get benefits now and how does the total compare with 20 years ago?

An ageing population and the pandemic are seen as the two big causes for the steady rise in benefit claims. - (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

The Government's welfare system revamp could force 150,000 individuals below the poverty line, including those who receive universal credit (UC) and personal independence payments (PIP).

Sir Keir Starmer is facing strong pushback on his welfare reforms from those within his own party, with a humiliating rejection of the proposed bill last week.

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