Minister defends Liz Kendall's handling of welfare reform brief despite major rebellion before vote UK politics live
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, has expressed strong support for Liz Kendall's efforts on welfare reform despite pushback from Labour MPs. He emphasized her commitment for a stronger welfare state to assist long-term sick and disabled individuals. Meanwhile, Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel has criticized the UK government's silence regarding US actions on Iranian nuclear facilities, arguing for the necessity of transparency in national security matters.
McFadden praised Liz Kendall's work on welfare reform, emphasizing her commitment to supporting the long-term sick and disabled through necessary reforms.
Patel criticized the government's reluctance to openly support US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, stressing the importance of transparency for the British public.
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