Keir Starmer is preparing for an online summit on Ukraine while facing domestic challenges related to a shrinking economy and proposed cuts to welfare benefits. The government plans to reduce sickness and disability benefits by £6 billion, causing discontent within the Labour party. Many ministers in the cabinet expressed concern about the timing of these cuts following recent reductions to the aid budget. Labour's internal divisions are highlighted, especially with looming resignations as members struggle with increasingly difficult policies.
"During the cabinet meeting, ministers voiced their frustration that such difficult welfare cuts are coming so soon after the raid on the aid budget, according to the people."
"A Labour lawmaker said Anneliese Dodds who quit as development minister after the aid cut won't be the last to leave government as politicians are asked to stomach difficult cuts."
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