Liz Truss refuses to rule out real-terms benefits cuts
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#64BPN)
PM facing fresh battle with MPs as she declines to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation
Liz Truss has refused to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation, amid a fresh battle with MPs over cuts to spending including concern from among her cabinet.
The prime minister said pensions would rise in line with inflation, having committed to the pensions triple lock" during the leadership campaign. But she said people on welfare benefits were in a different situation" and said they were more able to look for more work.
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