The UK government introduced notable changes to its welfare bill to secure the backing of over 120 Labour MPs threatening a revolt. These concessions include exempting current disability benefit recipients from reforms and increasing universal credit in line with inflation. Welfare Secretary Liz Kendall announced a forthcoming review of the personal independence payment system and increased funding for back-to-work initiatives. These changes could cost up to £8 billion and aim to create a sustainable social security system, addressing concerns of both MPs and the vulnerable populations they support.
We have listened to colleagues who support the principle of reform but are worried about the impact of the pace of change on those already supported by the system.
This is a good and workable compromise and shows that the Labour government has listened and that working together with Labour MPs can move forward to support vulnerable disabled people.
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