Haigh and Burghart clash over welfare bill at deputy PMQs

Source: BBC · 04 de novembro de 2026 às 08:50 · 18 h ago

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Deputy Tory leader Alex Burghart says welfare spending is "higher now than it's ever been", with Louise Haigh arguing Labour is "committed" to keeping costs down.

The report was published on 04 de novembro de 2026 às 08:50 by BBC and is part of the World news coverage.

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