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Liz Introduces Biggest Fraud Crackdown in a Generation

Yesterday in the House of Commons, I spoke in favour of the Government’s Fraud Bill, which could see benefit cheats stripped of driving licences under new plans in government’s biggest fraud crackdown in a generation.

We are turning off the tap to criminals who cheat the system and steal law-abiding taxpayers’ money.

This means greater consequences for fraudsters who cheat and evade the system, including as a last resort in the most serious cases removing their driving licence. Backed up by new and important safeguards including reporting mechanisms and independent oversight to ensure the powers are used proportionately and safely.

People need to have confidence the Government is opening all available doors to tackle fraud and eliminate waste, as we continue the most ambitious programme for government in a generation – with a laser-like focus on outcomes which will make the biggest difference to their lives as part of our Plan for Change.