Andy Burnham urges MPs to vote against Labour’s welfare reforms

Mayor of Greater Manchester says prime minister had only performed a ‘half u-turn’ which did not go far enough. - (PA Wire)

Andy Burnham has called on Labour MPs to vote down the government’s welfare reforms as Sir Keir Starmer attempts to stave off a backbench rebellion.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester said the prime minister said the changes to the welfare system will create "unfairness and divide" amongst disabled people.