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The Guardian view on welfare reform: time to retire lazy myths and stereotypes | Editorial

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A speech by the leader of the opposition exemplifies much that is wrong with the way British politics conventionally talks about benefit claimants There is a big difference between expenditure that is rising and a rise that is “out of control”. The amount Britain spends on social security is in…
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The Guardian view on welfare reform: time to retire lazy myths and stereotypes | Editorial
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