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Some on benefits are 'taking mickey', Liz Kendall says

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Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says some on benefits are 'taking the mickey' DWP report found 49% of health and disability benefits claimants felt they would never be able to work again.

Nearly half ( 44% ) of people with mental health condition expected to work in future if health improved.

Kendall says young people do not understand work is "just the nature of life".