Welfare secretary announces changes aimed at cutting bill by up to £5bn in face of opposition from Labour MPsUK politics live – latest updatesLiz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has faced down angry Labour MPs to unveil drastic cuts to the UK’s benefits system that will leave many sick and disabled claimants worse off.The measures, which the government argues are needed to “fix the broken benefits system” and balance the nation’s books, are expected to cut £5bn from the benefits bill by the end of the decade. Continue reading...
Liz Kendall unveiled UK benefits cuts expected to save £5bn by the end of the decade, tightening eligibility for Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) and focusing on getting people back to work. The government argues these measures will "fix the broken benefits system," while Labour MPs and disability advocates have raised concerns about the impact on sick and disabled claimants. Support resources are available via phone lines 0808 208 2138 and 0300 222 5782.
