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Liz Kendall’s comments came as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promised to reform the benefits system and crack down on fraudsters who abuse the system.
Young people will have their benefits cut if they do not take up work or training opportunities, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has said.
Kendall made the remarks ahead of announcing reforms to the welfare system which will aim to cut costs.
Speaking to Sky News’ Trevor Phillips on Sunday, the work and pensions secretary said, “If people repeatedly refuse to take up the training or work responsibilities, there will be sanctions on their benefits.”
When pressed by Phillips if that will mean they will lose benefits, Kendall responded, “Yes.”
The Cabinet minister will set out plans on Tuesday which aim to get Britons back to work, amid concerns over the predicted rise in the number of people claiming benefits.
According to official government forecasts published last week, the number of working-aged people on incapacity benefits will rise from 2.5 million in 2019/2020 to 4.2 million in 2029/2030. Last financial year, that figure was 3.3 million.
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The secretary of state’s comments came as…
