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Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden states that Labour should stop providing direct cheques to health and disability benefit claimants and instead offer more job support. The government aims to reform welfare by encouraging individuals with health conditions to enter the workforce and reduce dependency on benefits.
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