4 h. ago Government sees off backbench rebellion as welfare reforms clear Commons

‘If you can work, you should,’ social security minister Sir Stephen Timms told MPs before they voted on the welfare reforms.

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7 h. ago Disabled will lose £3,000 a year in 'stain on the Labour Party' DWP cuts, MPs told

Labour backbencher Rachael Maskell told the Commons that welfare reforms that would cut the Universal Credit health aspect would be a 'stain on this great party'

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7 h. ago Disabled will lose £3,000 a year in 'stain on Labour Party' benefit cuts, MPs told

Labour backbencher Rachael Maskell told the Commons that welfare reforms that would cut the Universal Credit health aspect would be a 'stain on this great party'

Economics

6 d. ago Disabled people being left in limbo following 'chaotic' Commons vote on welfare reforms claims Lanarkshire MSP

The Bill initially proposed to slash eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP

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6 d. ago Keir Starmer LIVE: PM to give major speech after Rachel Reeves seen crying

Keir Starmer has admitted that the last few days have been tough after he was forced to tear up welfare reforms and Chancellor Rachel Reeves was seen crying in the Commons at PMQs

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7 d. ago 'Disability benefits are our lifeline. Taking it away from people who need it will end in tragedy'

Millions of people who depend on disability benefits were watching yesterday's Commons vote on welfare reform closely. Here six people talk give their verdict's on the government plans.

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8 d. ago Disability benefit cuts: Sir Keir Starmer forced to make late concession in biggest Labour rebellion

Sir Keir Starmer was forced to abandon a key plank of his welfare reform agenda to get the legislation through its first Commons test.

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9 d. ago Keir Starmer still battling disability benefit cuts revolt as U

Keir Starmer offered major concessions on welfare reforms to avoid a Commons defeat - but the Government's own analysis suggests 150,000 people could still be pushed into poverty

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3 w. ago Labour benefits revolt mounts as legislation to stop handouts spiralling is unveiled TODAY... while poll shows party slipping into THIRD behind Tories

Labour MPs are gearing up for battle with the leadership over the Welfare Reform Bill, which is being introduced in the House of Commons later.

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