Keir Starmer's leadership is threatened following a Labour rebellion that halted proposed welfare reforms intended to restrict eligibility for personal independence payments. The failure of the reforms resulted in critical backlash, with one Labour MP labeling the situation a 'complete farce'. Consequently, the Chancellor's anticipated savings have vanished. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride is now scrutinizing Rachel Reeves on plans to cover a £7.25 billion gap and expressed concern over potential tax increases. Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden affirmed Reeves' position within the government, indicating support amidst the turmoil.
Labour are making unfunded u-turns which will cost billions. Before yesterday's welfare vote, I wrote to the Chancellor asking where the money will come from. And the u-turns are coming so thick and fast since I wrote it they've racked up an even bigger bill with yet another u-turn. So what will it be @RachelReevesMP - tax rises, more borrowing or both? Labour owes the country answers.
Starmer's plans on welfare reforms to restrict eligibility for personal independence payments (pip) were shelved following the rebellion. Starmer's climbdown was enough to scrap through with a vote in the House of Commons and the bill has been described as a 'complete farce' by one Labour MP.
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