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Rachelle Abbott

The Leader podcast: What now for people in poverty?

The spring statement is scrutinised by MPs on the Treasury Select Committee (UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA)

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Less than a week after making his Spring Statement, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been defending his financial decisions today at a meeting of the Treasury Committee.

He’s been questioned about the support available for people receiving benefits, after announcing a series of measures which will largely benefit those in work.

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