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The new Work and Pensions Secretary has refused to rule out tightening eligibility for Universal Credit , saying welfare reform “is happening all the time”. He added that welfare reform is "really important."

Pat McFadden also did not rule out ending health-related Universal Credit payments for claimants under the age of 22.

Speaking to the BBC , he said: “Look, I’m not ruling anything out. Welfare reform is really important.

“At the moment, this system is unhealthy for people and in the long run is pushing up the benefits bill because we’re not getting the help to people who could work.”

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His comments come after the Government’s decision to abandon proposed change

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