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Rachel Reeves says welfare system 'letting people down' ahead of expected cuts

Sky News Thursday, 6 March 2025
Rachel Reeves says welfare system 'letting people down' ahead of expected cutsRachel Reeves has said the welfare system is "letting down taxpayers", while she again committed to reaching 2.5% in defence spending by 2027 due to the "enormity of the situation" facing European security.
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