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Labour MPs Demand ‘Reset’ in Relations with Number 10 After Welfare U-Turn

On June 26, backbench Labour MPs forced a government U-turn cancelling £3 billion in planned disability benefit cuts amid a welfare reform rebellion in the UK Parliament.
The rebellion arose from widespread criticism of the welfare reform package, concern over eligibility issues with Personal Independence Payment changes, and dissatisfaction with party management and Downing Street engagement.
The government compromised by protecting current disability benefit recipients, advancing a PIP review, and increasing the Universal Credit health element, while facing a bitterly divided Parliamentary Labour Party and possible parliamentary defeat on July 1.
Keir Starmer, after admitting mistakes in leadership and appointments on June 27, described the welfare adjustments as having the right balance and emphasized focusing on change despite internal party tensions and public criticism.
The welfare revolt exposed enduring low morale and calls from Labour MPs for a reset in relations with Number 10, highlighting accusations that government decision-makers operate as an exclusive club ignoring backbenchers’ concerns.

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The government's attempt to save money by cutting access to PIPs (Personal Independent Payments) has caused a huge backlash. At the time of writing, Ministers are scrabbling to rewrite the welfare bill and head off a threatened rebellion of over 120 Labour MPs. Together with the 72 Lib Dem MPs and the other opposition parties, that's enough for a defeat – even for a government with such a huge majority.

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