Education secretary hints at softening of controversial plans amid Tory fears of political damageDowning Street is heading for a showdown with the House of Lords over controversial plans to cut tax credits,as Nicky Morgan became the first cabinet member to propose that the government will soften the impact of the changes.Amid growing fears among ministers that the government is in danger of suffering severe damage over the cuts to low-paid workers, the education secretary said that George Osborne is in “listening mode”.
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Source: theguardian.com