Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Welfare cuts will still plunge thousands into poverty despite U-turn, MPs warn

Tens of thousands of people are still at risk of being pushed into poverty due to Labour’s welfare cuts despite last-minute changes to the plans, a group of MPs has warned.

Around 50,000 people who become disabled or ill will face poverty by the end of the decade because of the remaining reforms, the cross-party Work and Pensions Committee has found.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.