This article discusses the recent concessions made by Sir Keir Starmer regarding changes to disability benefits, highlighting a trend of retreat in response to internal party pressure. The government's welfare bill now protects current personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants but implements stricter assessments for new claimants, creating a potential two-tier system of support. The article critiques these measures as superficial damage control rather than genuine compassion for the vulnerable, emphasizing the disparity in support for individuals based on their timing of claims.
"Sir Keir Starmer’s recent retreats over disability benefits highlight a concerning shift, where existing claimants are safeguarded, while new applicants face harsher criteria and reduced support."
"The government’s welfare bill concessions, framed as responses to internal pressure, appear to be strategic retreats rather than genuine reforms aimed at benefiting the vulnerable."
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