Pat McFadden defends changes to welfare system as he insists Cabinet 'united' behind plans - despite backlash

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Pat McFadden has defended the Labour government's plans to shake up the benefits system. Reforms - due to be announced later by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall - are expected to include a tightening of eligibility criteria and new support to get people into work.

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