Government Still Reforming ‘Utterly Broken’ Welfare System – Murray

The welfare crisis no one is talking about

Conversations about welfare spending in Scottish politics are – contra Westminster – rarely about how it might be reduced. No, up here we are always looking for new ways to shovel more money out the door. If you belong to a vulnerable group, you should be reassured that someone somewhere is working on a plan to lob some taxpayer cash your way. This might speak well of the Caledonian heart, but it doesn’t say much for the brain. As the frankly te…

Welfare system will 'explode' without reform, says Ian Murray

The Labour minister has defended his government's benefits bill after backbenchers forces a major climbdown.

Government still reforming ‘utterly broken’ welfare system – Murray

The Scottish Secretary said the Government is still on a ‘journey’ of welfare reform.

What does welfare reform bill mean for families?

In the second reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill on Tuesday, the government made further last minute concessions to get the bill through. The Bill will now go forward for a third reading in Parliament. Changes the government made to the Bill included removing altogether its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules. While this will come as a relief to many families, the Bill still includes …

UK Government Faces High-Stakes Showdown Over Welfare Reform Bill

The UK government is bracing for a pivotal moment as lawmakers prepare to vote on the contentious welfare reform bill this week. Seen as a critical test of the ruling party’s approach to social policy, the legislation seeks to overhaul existing benefits systems amid mounting political pressure and public scrutiny. With opposition parties and advocacy [...]