It comes despite Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd warning that it was “essential” that the next Prime Minister ends the freeze. Ms Rudd said she had already held conversations with Chancellor Philip Hammond over raising benefits in line with inflation once again. Mr Johnson added: "When it comes to the four-year freeze, I think I have probably made enough spending commitments. (Image: Getty Images)"But I am going to avoid making policy on it here tonight." The Work and Pensions Secretary has said said she would be making a “strong case” for the next Government to find the £1.5billion a year needed to lift the benefits freeze.

Source: Daily Mirror July 15, 2019 19:52 UTC