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Starmer to press on with welfare reforms as 120 Labour MPs prepare to defy him

The Prime Minister said the ‘broken’ welfare system must be fixed.

Evening Standard

Starmer dismisses welfare cuts revolt as ‘noises off’ and defends his leadership – as it happened

PM ‘committed to reforming system’ as more Labour MPs join opposition to plan to cut universal credit and Pip

The Guardian - UK

Liz Kendall says welfare reforms will create ‘a better future’

The Work and Pensions Secretary’s appearance at a Parliamentary Labour Party meeting came amid warnings from MPs about her welfare reforms’ impact.

Evening Standard

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Welfare reforms will lead to ‘appalling poverty’ – Labour MP

Andy McDonald asked for further evidence on how many people will lose out on Personal Independence Payments (Pip) as a result of welfare reforms.

Evening Standard

Al Qaida-inspired student who stabbed MP can be freed from prison – Parole Board

Roshonara Choudhry, then 21, was jailed for life for a minimum of 15 years for stabbing MP Sir Stephen Timms twice in the stomach in May 2010.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

London dominates England’s social mobility league with top 20 places

Sutton Trust’s ‘opportunity index’ measured six factors including children on free school meals passing GCSEs in maths and English

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Starmer faces backbench rebellion over Pip benefit squeeze, Labour MPs indicate

Several MPs indicated they would vote against proposed changes to the personal independence payment benefit.

Evening Standard

DWP to overhaul carer’s allowance checks after overpayment scandal

Department previously investigated only 50% of earnings limit alerts, meaning many carers fell into debt

The Guardian - UK

DWP State Pension to increase next week – full amounts and dates confirmed

The DWP has confirmed the new April 2025 State Pension rates, which will appear in bank payments from next week

The National (Scotland)

Welfare cuts will be managed in ‘compassionate way’, says minister

Sir Stephen Timms was seeking to reassure MPs who continue to express concerns over the impact of the welfare cuts on tens of thousands of people.

The Independent UK

Minister insists ‘most people’ see need for welfare reform in face of backlash

The Resolution Foundation said some people will feel a ‘really significant income loss’ as a result of the changes.

Evening Standard

Rising bill for benefits has wreaked ‘terrible human cost’, says Keir Starmer

PM defends welfare cuts amid disquiet in Labour over plan charities say will push more disabled people into poverty

The Guardian - UK

Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live

Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped

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Welfare reforms will be ‘devastating’ for disabled, Shirley-Anne Somerville says

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke out after the UK Government set out a series of reforms to the welfare system.

Evening Standard

Minister says he is concerned about level of ‘anxiety’ over welfare reforms

Social security minister Sir Stephen Timms told the Commons that he is ‘sad’ about the worries people have expressed.

The Independent UK

DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming for millions in April

There are around 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK

The Independent UK

PIP could be ‘replaced’ as consultation begins on new benefit

Anyone with experience of the Personal Independence Payment system is invited to have their say

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Evening Standard

Minister reminded of responsibilities after Muslim Council of Britain appearance

The Government has a long-standing policy of non-engagement with the Muslim Council of Britain.

The Independent UK

The biggest benefit changes Labour could make in 2025

There are several ways Labour could try to cut £3bn from the national welfare bill

The Independent UK

DWP merging two major benefits claimed by thousands – what you need to know

The full change will happen ‘as soon as operationally possible’ says the DWP minister

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers promise ‘new settlement’ for carers amid allowance scandal

Exclusive: Government to set out details of review into benefit overpayments and how problems can be fixed

The Independent UK

Disability ministers will ‘champion’ inclusion and accessibility, says Timms

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive ‘real improvements’ for disabled people.

Evening Standard

Westfield chief backs calls for Eurostar trains to stop at Stratford International Station

Labour MP Sir Stephen Timms had earlier argued the move would deliver an economic boost to east London

The Independent UK

Proposal for Eurostar stop at Stratford International revived by MP

International trains would bring a ‘boost to employment and prosperity in East London’, says Sir Stephen Timms

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