US EditionPM repeats 'moral case' for welfare cuts despite major rebellion among Labour MPs
- The UK Government published welfare reform legislation last week that includes a 13-week phase-out period for existing claimants, with a Commons vote set for July 1.
- The bill aims to reduce welfare spending and encourage work but faces opposition due to cuts to disability benefits and ignored concerns from disabled groups and charities.
- More than 100 Labour MPs signed an amendment to block the reforms, while Sir Keir Starmer insists on reforming the welfare system he calls broken and counterproductive.
- Senior researcher John Curtice highlights public scepticism about government plans, noting 26% struggle financially and NHS dissatisfaction reached 59%, amid a nearly £300 billion welfare budget.
- The scheduled vote and internal rebellion indicate political challenges as the government pushes reform despite widespread opposition and calls to pause and rethink the approach.
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ThePatriotLight - Defiant UK PM Starmer defends leadership as welfare rebellion grows
ThePatriotLight - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to lead his party into the next general election and rejected suggestions he was failing to listen to the concerns of his party on Wednesday, as he faces a growing rebellion from lawmakers over welfare reform.Defiant UK PM Starmer defends leadership as welfare rebellion grows
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