Rachel Reeves MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to the DWP Annual Report, said:

“The long delayed DWP accounts confirm what everyone already knew: Iain Duncan Smith is in deep denial about the extent of his failure to deliver Universal Credit.

“While IDS accused critics of his programme today of ‘nit-picking’ the view of the auditor general is clear: Universal Credit has not achieved value for money, and millions of pounds worth of IT will soon be worthless.

“Will David Cameron now finally step in to get a grip of this failing department?”