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Debbie Abrahams elected Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee

11 September 2024

Following nominations and elections, Debbie Abrahams MP has been elected Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee. 

The result of the election was announced in the Chamber by the Speaker following a ballot. 

Newly elected Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee, Debbie Abrahams MP, said:

“I am profoundly grateful for the support from colleagues across the House.
 
“The work of the Department for Work and Pensions is critical to the lives of those it touches in a way few others are. When formed, we’ll robustly examine the DWP’s work, engaging stakeholders and will report with a cross-party consensus to make the system work fairly for people and for the nation.”  

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