A movement among around 80 Labour MPs is underway to block the government's welfare reform bill, which proposes cuts to disability and sickness benefits aimed at saving £5 billion by 2030. The MPs have signed a reasoned amendment to reject the bill, citing fears of rising poverty, inadequate consultation, and insufficient impact assessments on job markets and health. Although the amendment's success is uncertain, the substantial support from MPs highlights a potential rebellion against the government's plans, especially among left-leaning members.
About 80 Labour MPs are supporting a fresh effort to block the government's planned changes to the benefits system, united in their stance against the welfare reform bill.
Dozens of Labour MPs have expressed concerns about the plans to cut disability and sickness-related benefits payments to save 5bn a year by 2030.
The amendment lists several reasons for rejecting the bill, including the potential for increased relative poverty and lack of consultation on the changes.
While the success of the amendment is uncertain, the strong support among Labour MPs reveals significant opposition to the proposed reforms and the government's strategy.
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