The UK government is facing significant pushback from Labour MPs over plans to freeze certain disability benefits, particularly affecting vulnerable individuals unable to work. While Downing Street claims it will protect those in need, there is no clear commitment against cuts. Concerns from various MPs indicate that a vote in Parliament to freeze personal independence payments (PIP) could spark mass resignations and a revolt within Labour. Senior cabinet members also expressed alarm about the potential backlash and the adverse effects of cuts on their respective service areas.
No 10 has been warned it could face frontbench resignations if it follows through with plans to freeze some disability benefits, particularly impacting vulnerable disabled individuals.
Labour MPs are alarmed by the government's refusal to commit to not cutting aid for vulnerable disabled people, with concerns about potential backlash in Parliament.
MPs from Keir Starmer's ranks have indicated that any parliamentary vote on freezing personal independence payments would provoke significant backlash and resignations within the party.
Senior ministers, including deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, have also expressed worries in cabinet meetings regarding the backlash and implications of cuts on their departments.
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