2 h. ago Keir Starmer hit by new major rebellion as 49 Labour MPs refuse to back his government's welfare cuts

Ministers had taken drastic action as furious MPs lined up in the Commons to attack the plan to make it harder to claim Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and health-related universal credit.

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7 h. ago No 10 considers further concessions on welfare bill just hours before vote – UK politics live

Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot says another concession to rebels MPs is possible Compass, the leftwing group urging Labour to be more pluralistic, has put out a statement condemning the UC and Pip bill. Its director, Neal Lawson, said:If your own friends are telling you to put the brakes on, then something has clearly gone wrong. Despite the government’s line, this legislation does not advance Labour values. It is fundamentally at odds with them, and with the views of the mainstream of the party and civil society.”MPs from across the House, and especially the Labour side, must back Rachael Maskell’s reasoned amendment. This bill’s creation of a three-tiered social security system would condemn thousands to poverty and could lose Labour the next election.A bill of this magnitude should have been co-produced with disabled people and our organisations from the very start.Now, ministers scramble to promise ‘consultation’ as one small part of the process. That is too litt...

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7 h. ago Labour rebel criticises ‘Dickensian’ welfare cuts as MPs debate bill ahead of vote – UK politics live

MPs are debating the universal credit and Pip bill as Lindsay Hoyle says he has selected amendment tabled by Rachael MaskellCompass, the leftwing group urging Labour to be more pluralistic, has put out a statement condemning the UC and Pip bill. Its director, Neal Lawson, said:If your own friends are telling you to put the brakes on, then something has clearly gone wrong. Despite the government’s line, this legislation does not advance Labour values. It is fundamentally at odds with them, and with the views of the mainstream of the party and civil society.”MPs from across the House, and especially the Labour side, must back Rachael Maskell’s reasoned amendment. This bill’s creation of a three-tiered social security system would condemn thousands to poverty and could lose Labour the next election.A bill of this magnitude should have been co-produced with disabled people and our organisations from the very start.Now, ministers scramble to promise ‘consultation’ as one small part of th...

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8 h. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP do not count towards the benefit cap.

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32 h. ago Revised Labour welfare measures could still push 150,000 into poverty

No 10 spokesperson says estimates in impact assessment written after changes to original bill ‘subject to uncertainty’More than 150,000 people could still be pushed into poverty by Downing Street’s welfare measures despite significant concessions to rebel MPs to protect those already on the benefits, according to the government’s impact assessment.It comes as ministers prepare to put forward the full package of changes ahead of a vote on Tuesday in which about 50 Labour MPs are still likely to oppose the bill. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago ‘Protections and concessions’ for PIP and Universal Credit explained

Hundreds of thousands will be ‘protected’ by the concessions, but 430,000 disabled could still be affected

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4 d. ago All PIP and Universal Credit cuts being scrapped as Keir Starmer makes huge U

The government has made an offer to rebel Labour Party MPs over its controversial welfare reforms - and these are the likely changes that are expected to be made

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5 d. ago Voices: Has Starmer’s leadership been weakened by Labour’s welfare revolt? Join The Independent Debate

Just over half of Independent readers supported welfare reform in principle, but only 28 per cent backed Starmer’s current proposals

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5 d. ago DWP's Liz Kendall updates claimants ahead of Universal Credit and PIP changes

A consultation will be open until 11:59 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025

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6 d. ago Voices: Poll of the day: Do you support Keir Starmer’s welfare reform plans?

Have your say: As the government prepares to make one of the most significant changes to welfare in over a decade, we want to know where you stand

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7 d. ago DWP shares what will happen to PIP claimants who lose their benefits to cuts

The DWP says it will provide those hit by the cuts with ‘generous’ protection

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7 d. ago Over 100 rebel Labour MPs launch bid to block welfare cuts as Keir Starmer faces crisis

More than 100 Labour MPs have signed a major amendment that blocks the Government's PIP and Universal Credit welfare reforms - but a minister today said the move is not sensible

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9 d. ago DWP to review six different benefits for 'fraud cases' – including PIP and Universal Credit

The DWP's annual report revealed six specific benefits that the department is reportedly focusing on

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1 week ago DWP confirms PIP cuts won't apply to 700,000 people – here's why

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit cuts won't apply to a huge group of people

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1 week ago Everything you need to know about your credit score and how to improve it

Your credit score is key to your financial future - but what is it?

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1 week ago Voices: ‘I feel like an expensive pet’: Independent readers open up on the human cost of disability cuts

Our community says disability benefit cuts will ‘break people,’ leave carers ‘destitute,’ and cause a human cost many say is being ignored

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1 week ago Full list of DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit due to start next year

DWP has announced additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits.

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1 week ago DWP disability cuts branded 'catastrophic' as Liz Kendall unveils major changes

Charities urged MPs to reject changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit, which the Government's own assessment said risked pushing people into poverty

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1 week ago DWP says transitional payments scheme for those losing Pip ‘one of most generous ever’ – UK politics live

Department for Work and Pensions publishes text of bill cutting benefits and claims three-month transitional period is ‘one of most generous ever’Angela Rayner, the deputy PM, will be taking PMQs shortly. And she will be up against Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.When Kemi Badenoch became Tory leader, she did not appoint a deputy (or even a “de factor deputy”, a post that has existed in Tory politics in recent years) and she said she would decide who would stand in for her at PMQs on a case by case basis. Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, got the gig the first time Starmer was away.Chris Philp follows Alex Burghart in rotating for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. One Westminster wag asks “When is it going to be Robert Jenrick’s turn?”We have this profound challenge of the number of people joining the armed forces being outweighed by the outflow the people leaving. So ultimately its about retention.And the number one issue reason cited in last month’s attitude survey fo...

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1 week ago PMQs: Rayner signals UK would not join any US attack on Iran – UK politics live

Deputy prime minister says government seeking a diplomatic approachAngela Rayner, the deputy PM, will be taking PMQs shortly. And she will be up against Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.When Kemi Badenoch became Tory leader, she did not appoint a deputy (or even a “de factor deputy”, a post that has existed in Tory politics in recent years) and she said she would decide who would stand in for her at PMQs on a case by case basis. Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, got the gig the first time Starmer was away.Chris Philp follows Alex Burghart in rotating for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. One Westminster wag asks “When is it going to be Robert Jenrick’s turn?”We have this profound challenge of the number of people joining the armed forces being outweighed by the outflow the people leaving. So ultimately its about retention.And the number one issue reason cited in last month’s attitude survey for the armed forces for leaving was family life. We know the quality of housing ...

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