Diane Abbott said planned welfare cuts are ‘not a Labour thing to do’ as backlash grows in the party over the move
A Labour minister defended planned welfare cuts, arguing there's a "moral case" for reducing the benefit bill and vowing to maintain a "safety net" for the vulnerable. This comes amid a growing Labour backlash, with Diane Abbott stating the cuts are "not a Labour thing to do" and Andy Burnham urging caution. Concerns are rising that up to a million people could see reduced benefits, potentially pushing disabled people into poverty.
