Sir Keir Starmer admitted he failed to adequately engage with Labour MPs, leading to damaging U-turns on welfare reforms, specifically disability benefits. The government initially aimed to tighten eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment but faced a revolt from over 120 Labour MPs that threatened to vote against the changes. To avoid a defeat, last-minute concessions were offered, including a reversal of cuts to universal credit and a delay in the new criteria for PIP. The Bill ended up significantly weakened due to these concessions amid chaotic political circumstances.
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged that he failed to engage adequately with Labour MPs regarding significant welfare reforms, leading to unexpected opposition and necessary concessions.
The government originally intended to tighten eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment, but faced backlash, resulting in multiple concessions and the postponement of changes.
More than 120 Labour MPs threatened to rebel against the bill, causing a significant revision of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill.
The chaotic response in Westminster revealed that despite having a majority, the government was unprepared for the intensity of the internal dissent.
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