5 h. ago What Labour’s welfare cuts mean for benefit claimants – and the other support available

Millions of people will be affected by the changes

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11 h. ago What are the key benefit changes in Labour’s welfare overhaul? From PIP to Universal Credit

The works and pensions secretary announced a slate of changes – here’s what you need to know

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12 h. ago Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off

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...

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12 h. ago Have Labour's benefits cuts gone too far? Take our poll and have your say

Labour’s plan to cut billions from the welfare bill has sparked unease within the party and with changes potentially slashing upwards of £5 billion in payments, we're asking - is the government cutting too deep?

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15 h. ago Minister vows ‘life on sickness benefits to end’ for millions as Labour looks to stave off rebellion over welfare cuts

Pat McFadden said the government will ensure the welfare state is ‘fit for 21st century’

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20 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce today? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

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21 h. ago Welfare cuts must not demonise the poor as Labour set to reveal benefits changes

Record View says the welfare reforms must avoid the demonisation of the poor which we saw for 14 years under the Tories.

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27 h. ago Labour welfare reforms – is cutting benefits the only option?

Major reforms to welfare are expected to be announced this week

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33 h. ago David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live

‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last weekThe Reform UK press conference is about to start. There is a live feed here.Nigel Farage is going to announce that 29 councillors have defected to his party, according to the Guido Fawkes website. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce tomorrow? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

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40 h. ago Minister defends planned benefit cuts amid growing Labour backlash

Diane Abbott said planned welfare cuts are ‘not a Labour thing to do’ as backlash grows in the party over the move

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41 h. ago ‘Labour won't benefit from such cruel cuts to a threadbare welfare system’

The system is broken but Labour are not fixing it – they are kicking away a few more crutches to make it worse, says columnist Kevin Maguire

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41 h. ago Labour goes into meltdown over cutting benefits: Starmer faces outcry from the left of his party over plan to 'trap people in poverty'

As tensions mount ahead of the plan being unveiled tomorrow, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has warned the PM that reducing eligibility could leave people 'trapped in poverty'.

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45 h. ago Scottish Labour MP backed welfare cuts despite warning independence would cut benefits

EXCLUSIVE: Blair McDougall signed a letter supporting Labour's benefit cuts despite warning about such measures in 2014.

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69 h. ago Poverty campaigners quit Labour party in shame over £6bn welfare cuts plan

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Carolynne Hunter said she could not remain in the party when it was planning to remove disability benefits from people like her daughter Freya.

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4 d. ago Rachel Reeves risks reigniting Labour's 'freebies' row by accepting tickets to watch Sabrina Carpenter in a corporate box... as Chancellor prepares deep cuts to benefits

The Chancellor's decision to accept free tickets to last weekend's gig at London 's O2 Arena sparked a backlash from Labour MPs unhappy at looming welfare cuts.

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4 d. ago Labour MPs handed plea to 'take a stand' against welfare cuts as backlash grows

Every Labour MP has been sent a letter by the Green Party urging them to rebel against plans to slash around £6billion from the welfare bill ahead of an announcement next week

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6 d. ago UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds

Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cuts

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6 d. ago Labour rebel ‘couldn’t look my mum in the eyes’ and vote for Starmer’s welfare cuts

Divisions in the Labour Party are emerging over plans to cut benefits for the long term sick and disabled

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7 d. ago Benefits cuts 'delayed to next week' as Labour MPs revolt over 'rerun of austerity'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall had been widely expected to unveil plans as soon as today, with ministers trying to slash £5billion from 'spiralling' benefits costs.

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