US EditionKemi Badenoch says Tories will support Sir Keir Starmer's welfare cuts - on three conditions
- Kemi Badenoch stated the Conservatives would support Sir Keir Starmer's welfare Bill on three conditions ahead of the July 1 Commons vote.
- This offer arises amid a looming rebellion where over 110 Labour MPs oppose reforms limiting disability benefits and universal credit elements.
- Badenoch outlined the conditions as reducing the welfare budget, getting people back into work, and avoiding new tax rises this autumn.
- The government’s impact assessment suggests the proposed reforms could generate annual savings of £5 billion but may also result in an additional 50,000 children living in poverty, leading to widespread criticism.
- The vote will test Starmer's leadership as Conservatives link support to key principles while the government's internal divisions risk derailing the Bill.
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Tories Prevaricate on Welfare Bill Ahead of Starmer Rebellion Vote
The Tories have promised to back Starmer’s welfare bill on Tuesday, despite a growing rebellion from Labour’s backbenches. In return, they are asking for a crackdown on welfare spending, measures to get people back into work, and a firm commitment to no new tax hikes.[…] Read the rest
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