The House of Commons voted on the Welfare Bill with 335 votes in favor and 260 against. A significant number of south east London's MPs supported the bill, despite debates regarding its effects on the disabled population. Labour initially planned to reform the points system for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants, but reversed this decision under party pressure. Eleven Labour MPs from south east London voted for the bill, including some who previously opposed it. The outcome could still influence new benefit claimants in the future.
The Welfare Bill was voted on in the House of Commons, with a majority of south east London's MPs supporting it despite considerable debate surrounding its implications for disabled individuals.
After pressure from party members, Labour retracted plans for changes to the Personal Independence Payment points system for existing claimants, although new claimants may still be affected.
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