Diane Abbott accuses Starmer of ‘peddling benefit scrounger myth’ as Labour vows new crackdown

Labour’s Liz Kendall announced that young people who refuse jobs will face benefit sanctions, including losing payments. Keir Starmer and Diane Abbott clashed over the issue, with Abbott accusing Starmer of perpetuating “benefit scrounger mythology.” Starmer pledged to slash the welfare bill by £3 billion over five years, promising tough action while Kendall plans to outline details on Tuesday.

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