Rishi Sunak has blamed old IT systems for not raising benefits more
The Chancellor has since faced a backlash over the comment, with shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Ashworth labelling it "pathetic".
"However, we recognise the pressures on the cost of living and are taking targeted steps to help, including spending £22 billion across the next financial year to support people with energy bills and cut fuel duty.
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