Labour was left desperately backpedalling today after John Healey appeared to promise the benefits bill will be cut before the next election today.
The Government’s position on welfare descended into confusion as aides denied a commitment had been made – despite the Chancellor giving a seemingly clear response in an interview.
The row erupted amid a furious backlash over the absence of any action in the Budget yesterday, with Kemi Badenoch accusing Labour of being ‘addicted’ to welfare.
Detailed forecasts revealed that welfare spending will be £6billion higher in 2030-31 than anticipated just in March. Benefits uprating and more universal credit claims accounted
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