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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Harry Taylor

Starmer suggests rethink on benefits for people with mental health illnesses

The Prime Minister said he was particularly concerned about young people (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has questioned whether the Government spends too much on benefits for people with mental health illnesses, rather than funding more wider support for the conditions.

The Prime Minister said he was concerned that people on benefits in their 20s could end up in a life of welfare dependence.

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