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IAIN DUNCAN SMITH: Britain's broken welfare system costs billions and traps claimants in long-term dependency

IAIN DUNCAN SMITH: Britain's broken welfare system costs billions and traps claimants in long-term dependency

Soon, the welfare system will pay £2,500 more to someone on benefits than the post-tax earnings of someone working full time on the national living wage.

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