Keir Starmer is facing significant backlash from around 50 Labour MPs against proposed cuts to disability benefits, as they fear a two-tier system for claimants. While government sources believe they have garnered sufficient support to pass the bill following concessions from the works and pensions secretary, dissent remains. MPs continue to voice concerns through internal communications, with disability charities labeling the bill as fundamentally flawed. This tumultuous period marks the first anniversary of Labour's return to power, amid ongoing scrutiny over previous government reversals on welfare issues.
Keir Starmer is struggling to control dissent among Labour MPs regarding cuts to disability benefits, threatening a division among current and new claimants.
As the deadline approaches, Labour's internal conflict over welfare policy reflects wider concerns about ethics and social equity within the party.
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