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05/06/2013
Future Labour Govt Would Not Reverse Cuts
Cuts made to child benefit would not be reversed by a future Labour government, the BBC have reported.
It is understood that while Labour has been critical of the cuts, it does not believe it could afford the £2.3bn that would be needed to reverse it.
The news comes ahead of an expected announcement by Ed Miliband saying he supports a cap on the amount the next government can spend on welfare benefits.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that while Labour has been critical of the cuts, it does not believe it could afford the £2.3bn that would be needed to reverse it.
The news comes ahead of an expected announcement by Ed Miliband saying he supports a cap on the amount the next government can spend on welfare benefits.
(MH/CD)
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