Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Duncan Smith Denies 'Deception' Over Universal Credit

A Labour MP has accused ministers of a "deliberate act of deception" over whether the Treasury has signed off the business case for universal credit. Chris Bryant was rebuked by the Speaker for "overstepping the line" by suggesting ministers had "misled" Parliament. Mr Bryant accused Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith of "beating around the bush" on the issue. Mr Duncan Smith said the case would be signed off by the Treasury "very soon". Read more on the BBC website.

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