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Labour rebels say ‘you can’t suspend us all’ as they hit back at threats over benefits cuts vote

Whips have even tried to recruit popular Labour MPs to convince their colleagues to back the measures in a bid to stave off the rebellion

The Independent UK

Welfare reform legislation to be debated next month, MPs told

The Government has faced backlash from some Labour MPs over the ‘damaging disability benefit cuts’, which it said could save up to £5 billion a year.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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UK benefits system could collapse if payments are not cut, Liz Kendall says

Work and pensions secretary publishes her welfare reform bill, but concessions do little to placate angry Labour MPs

The Guardian - UK

Starmer braces for biggest backbench rebellion yet as ‘horrendous’ welfare cuts spark immediate backlash

Charities warned Keir Starmer’s cuts will drive disabled people into poverty

The Independent UK

No 10 says abortion law change must be ‘safe and workable’

The Government will consider whether further changes are needed after MPs backed decriminalising women who terminate their pregnancy.

Evening Standard

Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

Ministers are likely to face a Commons stand-off with backbench Labour MPs over their plans.

Evening Standard

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Flagship welfare reform plans to be introduced in Parliament

The major reforms are set to include the tightening of criteria for the main disability benefit in England, personal independence payment (Pip).

Evening Standard

Government officials brace for up to 50 Labour MPs rebelling against welfare bill

Sources say party should have focused on the moral case for reforming the benefits system

The Guardian - UK

Pip claimants at record 3.7 million as welfare reforms loom

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is facing a possible rebellion among his own MPs who are unhappy about proposed changes to the system.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s PIP disability cuts could see claimants lose £10,000 a year, MPs warn

More than 100 Labour MPs could vote against Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare cuts

The Independent UK

Starmer insists Government’s welfare reforms must be pushed through

The proposals include tightening eligibility for personal independence payments.

Evening Standard

Starmer warns Labour rebels there will be no more concessions on benefit cuts

The prime minister is gearing up for a political fight over welfare reform

The Independent UK

Government plan to keep Pip payouts for 13 weeks ‘not very much’, says MP

The Government has faced a backlash from its own MPs over the package of benefits measures.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Ministers step up efforts to quell growing rebellion over UK welfare bill

Whips increase pressure on MPs and No 10 drawing up contingency plans for ministerial changes as vote nears

The Independent UK

Ministers on ‘resignation watch list’ over benefit cuts, Harman reveals

There are fears more than 100 Labour MPs could rebel against the welfare cuts

The Independent UK

Liz Kendall confirms changes to benefits bill as criticism grows

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Evening Standard

Kendall to add protections to welfare Bill amid backlash to cuts

Dozens of Labour MPs last month urged the Prime Minister to pause and reassess planned cuts, saying the proposals are ‘impossible to support’.

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The Guardian - UK

Ministers to offer olive branch on welfare plans to avert Labour rebellion

Exclusive: Liz Kendall pledges sick and disabled people will be protected but MPs are pushing for more substantial changes to bill

The National (Scotland)

DWP news, updates, and information on claiming benefits

People struggling with the cost of living can claim benefits for support, even if they work, have savings, or own a home.

Evening Standard

Welfare reforms will lead to rise in homelessness, charities warn Government

Charities have urged a rethink by Government on the proposed welfare reforms.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage has reminded Labour what voters want

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Reform UK leader’s attempt to formulate a serious policy platform barely camouflages his party’s distasteful populism. It will fall to the prime minister to balance the public’s desire to maintain a fair welfare state with sustainable public finances

The Independent UK

DWP reveals the 700,000 people who will avoid Starmer’s PIP benefits changes

Minister for social security and disability Sir Stephen Timms confirmed which group will be unaffected by PIP changes

Evening Standard

Kendall vows to give young people ‘chances and choices’ for a better life

The Work and Pensions Secretary was speaking at the launch in Liverpool of a programme to get young people into education, work and training.

The Guardian - UK

Publish tax returns to flush out dodgers

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