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The Guardian view on Labour’s welfare plans: betraying the vulnerable

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer’s suggested benefit cuts are deeply unfair to poor, sick and disabled people – and ignore expert warnings that these measures won’t boost employment

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Welsh Secretary asked if she would resign over benefit cuts

Jo Stevens was questioned whether she will vote against any welfare cuts, as she did against similar proposals in 2015, and resign from the cabinet.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Keir Starmer Panics as Labour Revolt Forces Last-Minute Delay on Benefits Cuts Vote

Keir Starmer’s plan to overhaul Britain’s welfare system has hit a major roadblock, as fears of a Labour rebellion forced him to delay the announcement.

The Fashion Central · Mar 12, 2025

Chancellor urged not to make PIP cuts that could plunge 700,000 households into poverty

Leading charities have issued the Chancellor a stark warning

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Government will ‘stretch every sinew’ to get young people into work – minister

Environment Secretary Steve Reed said one in eight young people of working age were not in employment or educational training.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

Labour revolt as MP hits out at own party's 'draconian' DWP welfare cuts

A LABOUR MP has warned ministers against “draconian cuts” ahead of expected changes to the welfare system.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2025

More support for people in ill health to stay in work ‘could save UK £1bn’

Commission for Healthier Working Lives warns against cutting benefits and calls for proactive route for 8m affected

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025

Labour MP warns against ‘draconian cuts’ ahead of expected welfare reforms

Reforms to the welfare system are expected ahead of the Spring Statement at the end of this month.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

More benefit cuts would risk turning drops of dissent in Labour’s ranks into a flood

The government’s forthcoming green paper on welfare reform is likely to upset even the most loyal backbenchers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

Scandal of the sick: Ill and disabled benefit claimants die waiting for vital payments

Exclusive: One man has been waiting for almost three years to receive the benefit and finally won a battle to be reassessed – but he’s still waiting

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025