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Trade Minister defends welfare reform

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Trade Minister defends welfare reform

Trade Minister defends welfare reform

The trade minister said there would be time for discussions with potential rebels before Tuesday’s welfare bill vote.

Douglas Alexander said there was “high levels of agreement” on the principles behind the reform.

It comes as around 120 Labour MPs have put their names to an amendment which would block the bill.

Report by Gluszczykm.

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