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The Department for Work and Pensions has refused to rule out a big Universal Credit change for anyone under age 22. Labour Party minister Pat McFadden made the comment on Monday morning (September 22) as he made the media rounds.

McFadden did not rule out ending health-related universal credit payments for claimants under the age of 22. “Look, I’m not ruling anything out. Welfare reform is really important,” he said.

“At the moment, this system is unhealthy for people and in the long run is pushing up the benefits bill because we’re not getting the help to people who could work.”

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“Welfare reform is happening all the time. Anyone who looks at the current system shouldn’t conclude that the thing to do is t

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