Battle to convince MPs to back benefit cuts to more than three million households
- The Government's Welfare Reform Bill is being introduced in the House of Commons, tightening the criteria for Personal Independence Payments and aiming to save up to £5 billion a year.
- More than 3.7 million people in England and Wales claim PIP, with a rise noted over the past year, according to the Department for Work and Pensions.
- Around 800,000 people could see benefits cut, with critics noting that disabled families may face increased financial hardship due to proposed reforms.
- Charities warn that the cuts could push many vulnerable families deeper into debt, potentially leading to greater reliance on food banks.
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