The UK government is set to adjust welfare reform plans to quell dissent among Labour MPs amidst fears that sick and disabled individuals will face severe impacts. Welfare Secretary Liz Kendall plans to introduce non-negotiable protections in the welfare reform bill, aimed at safeguarding benefits for the most vulnerable recipients. However, key figures, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, have ruled out major reversals on proposed cuts to disability benefits. With the potential for a significant parliamentary rebellion looming, the government has started to consider modifications following extensive consultations aimed at mitigating concerns.
Ministers are poised to amend welfare reform bill, introducing protections for vulnerable recipients to avert Labour MPs' rebellion, even as key cuts remain non-negotiable.
Amid threats of rebellion from within, the government insists on maintaining cuts to disability benefits, compromising efforts to alleviate concerns over welfare reform.
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