Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing opposition from 126 Labour rebels regarding proposed welfare reforms targeting sickness and incapacity benefits. Starmer argues that these reforms are essential for demonstrating Labour's commitment to fairness and addressing a broken welfare system. However, critics within his party, such as Ian Byrne and Rachael Maskell, contend that the proposed cuts will severely harm disabled constituents and insist that the bill should be withdrawn altogether to regain trust with affected communities. Commons Leader Lucy Powell emphasized the government's engagement with MPs during the bill's passage.
Starmer said, "I know colleagues across the House are eager to start fixing that, and so am I... We want to see reform implemented with Labour values of fairness."
Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne said, "No tweaks or concessions can save the disability cuts Bill. It's an awful piece of legislation that will cause huge and lasting damage to my disabled constituents..."
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