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Voices: Is Labour’s welfare reform going too far – or is it necessary to balance the books? Join The Independent Debate

Labour’s welfare reforms, announced on Tuesday, are already sparking debate — hailed by some as essential to fixing a "broken system" but feared by others as a threat to vulnerable people.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has outlined plans to overhaul sickness benefits, aiming to reduce the number of people classed as unable to work. This includes stricter eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), potentially limiting access for some claimants.

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