The UK's welfare system faces an impending crisis if not reformed, with concerns raised by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray. Labour has had to reverse some benefit cuts under pressure from backbenchers. Murray asserts that reform is necessary to address significant issues in the system. While the opposition criticizes the UK government's approach, Murray emphasizes positive changes planned for Universal Credit and employability support. Proposals to revise personal independence payments will follow a government review. Many Labour MPs pushed for initial concessions, revealing tensions within the party regarding welfare reforms.
If we don't reform the welfare system it will explode in terms of there being unsustainable financially for the taxpayer, but also we're writing hundreds of thousands of people out of the workforce.
These are really positive progressive reforms.
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