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Kendall defends welfare reform plan after Government forced to ditch key parts

Liz Kendall insisted the Government’s welfare reforms were in “the right place” now after she was forced to scrap most of the planned changes in the face of a Labour revolt. The Work and Pensions Secretary acknowledged it had been a “bumpy ride” but ...

16 Jul 2025 at 12:20

Conservatives will look to amend Government welfare Bill

The Conservatives will try to change the Government’s welfare Bill to tighten up access to personal independence payments (Pip) and universal credit. Kemi Badenoch will pledge that the Tories are “now the only party committed to serious welfare ...

05 Jul 2025 at 23:27

Ministers face fresh challenge to welfare reforms in Wednesday votes

Ministers face a fresh challenge to their welfare reforms from Labour backbenchers, who have warned that the Government is being “stubborn and obstinate” in its efforts. The Department for Work and Pensions will try to steer the Universal ...

08 Jul 2025 at 21:33

Who are the 47 Labour MPs who rebelled in the welfare reforms vote?

Almost 50 Labour MPs have rebelled against the Government over its welfare reforms after warnings the legislation “remains a danger to disabled people”. Mother of the House Diane Abbott, former minister Dawn Butler, and former shadow ...

09 Jul 2025 at 20:25

Government sees off backbench rebellion as welfare reforms clear Commons

A proposed benefit cut for future out-of-work claimants has cleared the Commons after Labour ministers saw off a backbench rebellion. The Universal Credit Bill cleared the Commons at third reading, after it received MPs’ backing by ...

09 Jul 2025 at 22:34

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