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Minister denies misleading voters over benefits cuts - as he's shown awkward old tweet

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Labour pledged to reform or replace the work capability assessment (WCA) But the party's manifesto did not explicitly mention the cuts in its manifesto.

Social security minister Stephen Timms said Labour did not mislead voters.

His boss Liz Kendall previously tweeted against benefit cuts being considered by George Osborne .

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