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Sir Keir Starmer faces rebellion from Labour MPs over 'impossible to support' welfare reforms

In March 2025, 42 Labour backbench MPs wrote to Sir Keir Starmer opposing government plans to tighten personal independence payment eligibility in England.
The MPs objected because the Green Paper's proposed welfare cuts, including PIP tightening and universal credit reductions, would impact around 800,000 people and cause widespread hardship.
Labour backbenchers acknowledged a broken benefits system but criticized the government’s approach as harming disabled people instead of supporting employment opportunities.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that Labour MPs understand the welfare system requires changes, and she highlighted the importance of assisting people in finding employment as a key way to reduce poverty.
The MPs called for postponing any decisions until the impact assessments on employment, health, and social care are published, cautioning that without revisions, they cannot support the Green Paper.

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