Jenny Willott, Lib Dem backbench spokesman on welfare, says it is a "no-win situation for the DWP".

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In one further move, Lib Dem MP for Cardiff Central Jenny Willott becomes an assistant government whip.

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His sentiments were echoed by Lib Dem welfare spokeswoman Jenny Willott, who said such moves could make matters worse.

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Former work and pensions spokesman Jenny Willott will take on the Duchy of Lancaster role vacated by Susan Kramer.

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Liberal Democrat work and pensions spokesman Jenny Willott said the new bill was a "frank admission that after 11 years, this government still has a mountain to climb on welfare reform".

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