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I was a benefits assessor – I had to deduct points if people had ‘full use of their arms’

I was a benefits assessor – I had to deduct points if people had ‘full use of their arms’

Former benefits assessors say there is pressure to meet impossible targets and lower points, urging Labour to end ‘catching people out’ culture

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