Lib-Dem rebels fail to halt controversial benefits cap – Belfast Telegraph
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Lib-Dem rebels fail to halt controversial benefits cap
Belfast Telegraph The House of Commons voted by 324 to 268 in favour of a Bill to place a 1% cap on benefit upratings over the next three years, effectively imposing a real-terms cut on most working-age benefits and tax credits. Some four Liberal Democrats, including former … Pensioners could face universal benefit cuts after election, says Iain Duncan Smith Millions face income drop as benefits Bill is passed Tories fear return of 'nasty party' in attacks on welfare 'scroungers' |
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