On the recordJuly 29, 2026
Any welfare reform must be based upon a strategy of providing positive support to people rather than punitive sanction.
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John McDonnell
Labour Party
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thenational.scotAny welfare reform must be based upon a strategy of providing positive support to people rather than punitive sanction.
On the approach to welfare reform.
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