We’ve taken a look at another claim that shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves made at the weekend. Talking to Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday, Ms Reeves said around half of Universal Credit claimants were in work.
This is slightly too high—it’s approximately 38%, so nearer to one-third. Read our fact check here.
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