IPPR thinktank rebuts claims that a leftwing Labour government’s hands would be tied by Brussels. / Britain could triple state aid spending to industry without breaching EU rules, according to a study that compares government subsidies to promote economic growth across Europe.

The think tank said it was clear that EU law is not incompatible with state ownership.

‘Considerable flaws’ in universal credit system causing ‘unnecessary hardship’ for EU claimants due to challenges providing correct documentation, finds IPPR think tank.