Keir Starmer is set to proceed with a parliamentary vote concerning government welfare cuts next Tuesday, facing significant opposition within his party. With over 120 Labour MPs opposing the cuts intended to reduce welfare spending by nearly £5 billion, the government may face defeat or need to rely on opposition support. Angela Rayner emphasized investment in employment support and commitment to severely disabled individuals, while also addressing pressures on backbench MPs regarding their vote. Despite attempts to lobby dissenters, the number against the cuts continues to rise, indicating an impactful rebellion.
We're investing 1bn into tailored employment support, a right to try to help more people back into work, and ending reassessments for the most severely disabled who will never be able to work.
I don't know if he listened to what I said but what I can tell him, and I don't need a script, we will go ahead on Tuesday.
Some MPs say they have been threatened with suspension and even deselection in four years' time if they vote against the bill.
The government's lobbying operation had borne little fruit by Wednesday morning, with the number of signatures to the amendment climbing from 108 to 123.
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