14 minutes ago Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live

‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’The chancellor will hold talks with City bosses on Friday at the first meeting of Labour’s British infrastructure taskforce, as the government seeks advice on how to boost investment in the UK.Finance leaders from HSBC, Lloyds and M&G will be among those involved in the discussions, which the Treasury says will take place regularly.We have always said that the work capability assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced alongside a proper plan to support disabled people to work.We will deliver savings through our own reforms, including genuine support to help disabled people into work.” Continue reading...

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