Reform UK's Lee Anderson Admits to 'Gaming' Benefits System and Criticizes Citizens Advice
Reform UK's Lee Anderson reveals he previously manipulated the benefits system to assist others and claims Citizens Advice is still doing the same. Learn more about this controversial admission. 💬

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Reform UK's Lee Anderson has admitted he used to “game the system” to help people get on benefits and accused Citizens Advice of continuing to do so.
The Ashfield MP told a press conference in central London on Wednesday that he worked at the advice organisation before entering politics.
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The Ashfield MP told a press conference in central London on Wednesday that he worked at the advice organisation before entering politics.
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