The Conservative shadow cabinet minister expressed surprise at the government's turmoil following a series of emergency concessions regarding welfare reform. As the government faced criticism for being disconnected from its MPs, they were forced to adjust plans on personal independence payments after significant pushback from backbenchers and charities. This dissatisfaction highlighted an underlying arrogance in governance. The government's failure to address internal concerns led to a messy retreat from proposed reforms, reflecting a lack of engagement with MPs and the potential pitfalls of their approach to welfare policy.
"The narrative will depend on who you ask. But a common thread, even among some in No 10, is the idea of a government worryingly disconnected from its own MPs."
"The skill lies in how elegantly you can perform them. And this week's eventual cave-in to backbench Labour pressure...was very, very messy indeed."
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