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Government unveils benefit cuts designed to save £5bn, with further cuts not ruled out
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3:39Now PlayingDowning Street has defended the proposed changes to the benefit system, aimed to save £5bn.
Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall announced the eligibility criteria for disability benefits will be narrowed, including tightening restrictions for the Personal Independence Payment.
Speaking to Sky's political editor Beth Rigby, Ms Kendall does not rule out further benefit cuts and says she is "cross" about the state of the welfare system.
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