At Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer described welfare reform as a 'moral issue,' contrasting sharply with Diane Abbott's assertion against benefit cuts. While around 100 MPs participated in a briefing led by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, many voiced ongoing concerns about changes to Personal Independence Payments. A virtual meeting with Labour's National Executive Committee indicated that the focus was more on political strategy for selling reforms than on moral implications. Despite these discussions, opposition remains strong among MPs, who feel cuts could jeopardize other Labour initiatives aimed at helping citizens.
Sir Keir Starmer emphasized at PMQs that welfare reform is fundamentally a moral issue, highlighting a significant ideological divide within the Labour Party over benefit cuts.
Diane Abbott strongly rebuffed cuts to benefits, stating there is "nothing moral about cutting the benefits of millions of people", showcasing the emotional weight of the welfare debate.
Despite a briefing by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, numerous MPs remain unconvinced about the welfare reforms, suggesting more clarity and commitment is necessary to resolve their concerns.
Attendees at a National Executive Committee meeting expressed that the discussion was less about morality and more about how to politically package the reforms for eventual public acceptance.
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