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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Starmer’s disability benefit U-turn not enough, says rebel Labour whip

Sir Keir Starmer’s £3bn U-turn on his planned welfare cuts does not go far enough, a leading rebel who quit her frontbench job over the changes has warned.

The prime minister is still facing the prospect of around 50 Labour MPs voting against his welfare reforms, with former government whip Vicky Foxcroft among those calling for fresh concessions.

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