Exclusive: Rachel Reeves Denies Welfare Reforms Will Push 250,000 Into Poverty

Rachel Reeves has denied her government’s findings that welfare reforms will push 250,000 people into poverty while not ruling out further cuts to save £5 billion. The impact assessment by the Department of Work and Pensions predicts 3.2 million families will lose £1,720 a year, leading to increased poverty levels. Despite criticism, Reeves insists on focusing on supporting people to find employment rather than relying on benefits.

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