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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Aine Fox

Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

The introduction of proposed legislation to reform the welfare system “marks the moment we take the road of compassion, opportunity and dignity”, the Work and Pensions Secretary has said.

Liz Kendall’s words come amid a backlash from some Labour MPs who have criticised the “awful” cuts to welfare – which the Government hopes can save up to £5 billion a year.

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