Why we should support welfare spending | Letters

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The high percentage of Labour party members wanting to reduce welfare spending — This could lead to reduced support for social security programs and increased reliance on food banks.
False narratives about out-of-control government spending — May mislead the public, making it harder to secure funding for effective anti-poverty measures.

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Why we should support welfare spending | Letters

Labour peer Ruth Lister disagrees with the high number of party members looking to reduce spending on social security The finding that 47% of Labour party members surveyed believe the government is spending too much on social security is depressing (Labour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than...

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