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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Keir Starmer defends decision not to scrap two-child benefit cap

Keir Starmer has doubled down on his decision not to scrap the two-child benefit cap, warning his party that there will have to be more tough choices if Labour is to win the next election.

The Labour leader, who faces pressure from senior party figures to row back from his position on the policy, instead told them they had to be even more focused and disciplined in the months ahead.

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