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Helen Whately criticized the sickness benefit system, and a review found Personal Independence Payment unfit for purpose, alongside political discussions between Badenoch and Burnham.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated thursday

The latest in this situation

  1. Burnham's social care commitments are now facing financial challenges.
  2. PIP review underway with calls for root and branch overhaul.
  3. Badenoch spoke in the House of Commons, pressuring the PM on benefits and defense spending.

How it started

5 reports, 5 independent, last reported Thu 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Helen Whately criticized the sickness benefit system, and a review found Personal Independence Payment unfit for purpose, alongside political discussions between Badenoch and Burnham.

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Helen WhatelyKemi BadenochAndy Burnham

How it developed

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  1. Burnham's social care commitments are now facing financial challenges.1 source
  2. PIP review underway with calls for root and branch overhaul.1 source
  3. Badenoch spoke in the House of Commons, pressuring the PM on benefits and defense spending.1 source
  4. Helen Whately and Kemi Badenoch supported party policy proposals on August 7th.Sub-event
  5. PIP review finds the benefit system unfit for purpose; Whately criticizes the sickness benefit system.1 source

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