The Prime Minister has made his third U-turn in a month to avert a defeat in the Commons, particularly concerning welfare reforms. Key political figures, including Sir Keir Starmer and the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, engaged with Labour rebels to negotiate amendments. Starmer’s reputation faces scrutiny amid these discussions, although some view his approach to reform positively. Critics argue that the latest proposals risk creating a two-tier benefits system. Government representatives state the reforms aim to sustain the social security system while supporting those able to work, indicative of ongoing tensions in policy implementation.
Keir Starmer is a prime minister who doesn't put change and reform into the too-difficult box. He actually runs towards it and says: 'Right, how do we fix it?' And I'm sure that that's what will be foremost in people's minds on Tuesday.
This is another humiliating U-turn forced upon Keir Starmer ... The latest 'deal' with Labour rebels sounds a lot like a two-tier benefits system, more likely to encourage anyone already on benefits to stay there rather than get into work.
We have listened to MPs who support the principle of reform but are worried about the pace of change for those already supported by the system. The package will preserve the social security system for those who need it by putting it on a sustainable footing.
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