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Part of Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 2 November 2016.

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Photo of Theresa May Theresa May The Prime Minister, Leader of the Conservative Party 12:00, 2 November 2016

It is absolutely right that in our welfare system, we have a system that makes sure that those people who receive benefits are those for whom it is right to receive benefits. That is why we have assessments in our welfare system. But it is also important in our welfare system that we ensure that those who are able to get into the workplace are making every effort to get into the workplace. That is why we have sanctions in our system. What the right hon. Gentleman wants is no assessments, no sanctions and unlimited welfare. That is not fair to those who are accessing the welfare system, and it is not fair to the taxpayers who pay for it.