Kendall: Cuts give us dignity

WELFARE BILL ‘SOFTER’ AMID FEAR OF REVOLT

- by AINE FOX & RHIANNON JAMES

UNDER-fire welfare reforms “mark the moment we take the road of compassion, opportunity and dignity”, the Work and Pensions Secretary has said.

Liz Kendall's claim comes amid a backlash from some Labour MPs who have criticised the “awful” cuts to welfare.

The reforms are aimed at encouraging more people off sickness benefits and into work.