Iain Duncan Smith calls for benefits to rise in line with inflation

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Tory MP says immediate increase in universal credit would provide ‘shield’ against cost of living crisis

Iain Duncan Smith said rebates and discretionary funds ‘represent a step in the wrong direction for tackling poverty’.Iain Duncan Smith said rebates and discretionary funds ‘represent a step in the wrong direction for tackling poverty’.The former Conservative leader Sirhas called for benefits to be immediately brought in line with inflation to provide a “shield” against the sting of mounting living costs.

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