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People protest against cuts to disability allowances, London, May 2011. Photogra
By Samira Shackle - 24 May 9:30

Iain Duncan Smith to set up review as £5bn scheme fails to help those most in need.

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By Samira Shackle - 16 May 9:09

Such a move would be unfair and unsustainable.

People protest against cuts to disability allowances.
By Samira Shackle - 14 May 9:31

Iain Duncan Smith to press ahead with plans to cut disability claimants.

By Neil O'Brien - 11 March 12:10

Free Schools, elected police chiefs, welfare reform - this is the legacy of my think tank.

By Rafael Behr - 07 March 15:25

The public is very far away from embracing some of the ideas about the welfare state that social democrats hold dear.

By Jonathan Rutherford - 01 February 18:31

Does Labour want to rebuild the model of the liberal welfare state or try something different?

By Rowenna Davis - 24 January 10:18

Labour should focus on reforming the market to support the vulnerable without being labeled as profligate.

By Samira Shackle - 24 January 9:54

A poll shows Labour's tougher stance on cuts has not increased support. What about standing up for the most vulnerable?

By Mehdi Hasan - 23 January 13:23

Episode 124

By Samira Shackle - 23 January 10:39

Peers are to fight plans to cap benefits at £26,000, despite public support. Here is everything you need to know.

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