Ministers in the UK are facing backlash over plans to cut benefits for disabled individuals, particularly a proposed freeze on personal independence payments (PIP). With concerns voiced by Labour MPs and criticism from former Tory chancellor George Osborne highlighting the unfairness of such measures, there's speculation about a possible reassessment of these welfare cuts slated to save £5-6 billion. The situation has led to heightened tensions within the cabinet and could provoke a backlash in parliament if pursued further.
Ministers are facing pressure to reconsider cuts to benefits for disabled individuals as concerns grow within the party and hostility from Labour members mounts.
Critics, including former Tory chancellor George Osborne, claim freezing personal independence payment would be considered unfair, prompting urgent discussions among cabinet members about the proposal's implications.
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