And important to acknowledge that this is just part of the process of translating a political position into something that can be legislated for. There will be more of this. It’s not a sign of selling out, it’s a sign that they are serious about being in Government.

'Confidence in UC - customer insight underlines their widely held fears of moving to UC, despite significant improvements in UC’s reputation within the wider media, Government and Parliament.'

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This system is such a mess. Carers allowance is so low people face hunger & debt. It's so badly designed it misses many who really need it AND disincentivises work. While the government is desperate to get more people working more. It's not compassionate, just or effective.

Another example, as with leasholds, where establishing a CMA inquiry into the framework for renewal of contracts can be established.

Whilst the inquiries are being carried out bring in something like the consumer duty for mortgages.

Vicky Spratt Andrew Sentance Norma Cohen

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