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Debate between Liz Kendall and Oliver Ryan
Monday 7th October 2024

(2 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Liz Kendall Portrait Liz Kendall
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I am very happy to share the data: there are 200,000 more pensioners living in poverty after 14 years of Conservative government. I am also very happy to publish information showing a 152% increase in pension credit claims, thanks to the big, bold campaign run by this Labour Government.

Oliver Ryan Portrait Oliver Ryan (Burnley) (Lab/Co-op)
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My constituents want a fair and robust welfare system, but they have no truck with fraud. Can the Secretary of State assure my constituents that she is doing everything she can to crack down on fraud, and to make sure that those who genuinely need help get it?