Frances Ryan, Andy Burnham, and others are discussing the pressure to fund defense spending through cuts to the welfare system, involving the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Updated Jul 6
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Frances Ryan, Andy Burnham, and others are discussing the pressure to fund defense spending through cuts to the welfare system, involving the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sophie Bolt urged Andy Burnham to prioritize social security matters over military spending.Sub-event
Debate focuses on the 'welfare v warfare' narrative and using welfare bill reductions to fund defense.1 source
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The entities involved
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Department for Work and Pensions
United Kingdom government ministerial department
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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