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What are the concessions to the welfare bill - and will MPs back it?
- On Friday June 27, the Labour Government confirmed a climbdown on PIP measures ahead of the July 1 bill vote amid threats of rebellion from over 120 MPs.
- Mounting internal dissent, including a letter from 70 Tees Valley councillors and 126 Labour MPs signing an amendment, prompted the Government to reconsider key PIP reforms before the July 1 vote.
- The Government's concessions ensure current PIP claimants and 150,000 carers retain payments, with Timms set to review disability benefits and provide additional funding.
- Labour MPs in Teesside showed mixed reactions to concessions, with Middlesbrough’s two MPs diverging—one opposing and one consulting constituents—highlighting ongoing political divide.
- Analysts warn that the concessions may entrench inequality, risking 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, falling into poverty and creating a two-tier benefits system for future claimants.
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Four things to know about Starmer's welfare U-turn in four minutes
Sir Keir Starmer has said “everyone agrees” the welfare system needs to be fixed but that Labour will not “take away the safety net” that vulnerable people rely on after a major U-turn on benefit reforms.This came after the Prime Minister was forced to water down the welfare reform bill amid the prospect of a Labour rebellion.Here The i Paper looks at four things to know about the concessions the Prime Minister has made to head off a major Labou…
Starmer defends welfare reform U-turn as ‘common sense’
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his U-turn on welfare cuts as “common sense”, claiming that after 24 hours of talks with leaders of more than 120 Labour rebels – the welfare reform bill now struck “the right balance”. Not all the rebels are convinced – and there are still questions over how the concessions will be funded. Reporter: Paul McNamara Producer: Beth Tesfaye Crew: Vic Marwaha Editor: Matthew Bell
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Welfare reforms: What concessions has the Government made?
The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill is due before the Commons on Tuesday.
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