The DWP is accused of decriminalizing fraud as plunging prosecution figures are uncovered by the Telegraph, sparking political criticism.

The entities involved

• Department for Work and Pensions →

  United Kingdom government ministerial department

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• Labour Party →

  Italian political party

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  • Andy Burnham resigned his Greater Manchester mayoralty and officially challenged Keir Starmer for the leadership of the party, with Lisa Nandy offering support.Mon 15:05
• Lee Anderson →

  British politician (born 1967)

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